New Wok on by in Tampa
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
45
Score
Going back to 2023, New Wok on by in Tampa has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 24, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which New Wok on by in Tampa's 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of Hoisin sauce. 1 can water chestnut. 1 can oyster flavor sauce. 1 can soy sauce. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw frozen beef in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all chicken to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Single service coup container and spoon stored inside Employee handwash sink at front line cook.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front line cook, adjacent to rice cooker. Operator provided paper during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located at mop sink. Operator added label during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair plastic shelf on front line Reach in cooler/Reach in freezer combo.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal items inside Walk in cooler and front line Reach in cooler not identified or segregated. Operator segregated and identified all personal foods during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
45
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans water chestnuts. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage 85F, raw shrimp 50F
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two chest freezer doors held together by tape in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw wings stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken, raw beef in Walk in cooler not covered. Multiple cooked foods in Reach in freezer on front line cook adjacent to fryer not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of water chestnuts.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pooled egg stored over ground pork on front line Reach in cooler. Operator relocated eggs to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuts on front line cook Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wontons, pooled eggs, tofu, fried chicken, bbq pork not date marked in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Operator began date marking some items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On front line cook Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two chest freezer doors held together by tape in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw wings stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated to an approved location during time of inspection. Cases of Cooking oil stored on in office. Operator relocated all oil to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located in back chest freezer next to employee restroom. Located inside Reach in freezer adjacent to wok on front line cook.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster has been emailed to the operator.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Adjacent to wok on front line. A sign has been provided to the operator during time of inspection.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on front cook line Reach in cooler, Walk in cooler, and chest freezer by employee restroom. Exterior walls of Bbq grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons, pooled eggs, tofu, fried chicken, bbq pork not covered in Reach in cooler on front line cook. Operator began covering some items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and floor adjacent to bbq grill soiled on front line cook. Wall behind three compartment sink, Employee handwash sink, and chest freezer soiled.
36-27-5
32
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards in kitchen stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with blue liquid stored at mop sink during inspection. Operator made label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - Cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed tape used to repair doors on two chest freezers in main kitchen at time of inspection
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around equipment soiled with grease and food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust on them in walk in cooler
14-17-4
67
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On top shelf of prep table employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter than moved to top of flip reach in cooler on main cooks line Cold holding: cut cabbage 67 f manager placed in freezer 2nd temp 63 f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on counter Hot holding: egg soup 130 f 2nd temp 165 operator reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken cook pork cook egg rolls not date white refrigerator by cash register. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee and manager signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat cabbage walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
37
Feb 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand washing .
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.chicken over buckets of ready to eat sauce. Operator moved them **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink with food trays in it, operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All items in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler and walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over ready to eat foods. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Wok on by in Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Wok on by in Tampa on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Wok on by in Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Wok on by in Tampa.
How does New Wok on by in Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
New Wok on by in Tampa most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has New Wok on by in Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Wok on by in Tampa have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Wok on by in Tampa means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is New Wok on by in Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Wok on by in Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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