Tasty Wok
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
47
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Tasty Wok, the earliest from 2022. On Sep 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food identified” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Tasty Wok's latest score of 47 falls below the Port Charlotte average of 82. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator relocated the raw beef to a different location at Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cook chicken and egg rolls not time marked at prep table next to Deep Fryer. Operator time marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and boxes blocking the frontline and kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the containers and boxes from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed residue buildup on drain boards at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned the drain boards. **Corrected On-Site**
16-15-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the Walk in Cooler door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
47
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over whole onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed the whole onions at a different location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label at flour container. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
58
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at Reach in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat washed vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed much food debris at frontline handwash sink. Educated the operator of strictly handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed frontline handwash sink block by a prep table. Operator removed the table to allow egress directly to the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled behind handles at walk in cooler and reach in freezer. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris next to 3 compartment sink.
22-16-4
55
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
90
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over whole onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed whole onions to a different safe location at Walk in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing tasks from handling raw chicken to beginn cooking with clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and putting on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed front counter facing dining area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at various locations at kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cardboard containers in the dining area and behind front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed multiple cardboard boxes on the floor. **Warning**
25-17-4
52
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed chicken next to deep fryer at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-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. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
52
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over ketchup at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items in the proper manner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed chicken and egg rolls at front table next to cookline. Operator time marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink inaccessible at ware washing area due to boxes blocking it. Operator removed the boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
45
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken at prep table next to Deep Fryers. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on multiple containers.
23-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tasty Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tasty Wok on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tasty Wok?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tasty Wok.
How does Tasty Wok compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Tasty Wok most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Tasty Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tasty Wok have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tasty Wok 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 Tasty Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tasty Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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