CHINA WOK
1618 SHERIDAN ST, Hollywood FL 33020 · 646.750.8553
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since April 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided vomit form to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026013270 | Dec 22, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump sprayer by back door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk bag of sugar in dry storage. Manager removed cup.
Stored food not covered. Open bags of sugar and cornstarch in dry storage not secured/covered. Bags sitting open.
Dec 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above ready to eat onions in cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized. Raw salmon for employee personal food stored above ready to broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked egg rolls in 2 door low top reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator reorganized
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in prep area hand wash sink. Operator removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw salmon for employee personal food stored above ready to broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator labeled and properly stored
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Out of order sign posted on door. Bathroom in working order, operator removed. Discussed with operator
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe leaking under three compartment simk
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pan of raw chicken stored above cooked pork not in original packaging in 2 door stainless reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat carrots in cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork prepared and frozen 2 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line. Operator removed
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at spice shelf on cook line. Operator removed and discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water, operator moved to cold running water.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw been in cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in cook line hand washing area to sink. Operator removed
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on spice rack at cook line. Discussed with operator. Operator removed and discarded
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on shelf under steam table. Operator removed and discarded
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed above prep table in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing. Triple sink not set up and wares not being sanitized. Discussed with operator. Operator set up triple sink at 100ppm chlorine and moved wares back to triple sink to be sanitized
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cardboard used as a liner for pans on cook line. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored above unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked chicken in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in cooler
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. Establishment holds cooked chicken, cooked chicken wings on TPHC. Operator states items were cooked 2 hours ago. Operator time marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse tongs, discussed with operator
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed on shelf under steam table. Operator removed
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Prepared broccoli stored in direct contact in cardboard box. Operator moved to food grade container
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade/mount soiled. Operator moved to triple sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided
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.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Discussed with operator. Operator discarded
May 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flip top right: raw shell eggs(57F). In unit less than 2 hours. Observed food stored above fill line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top right: cut lettuce (57F). In unit less than 2 hours. Observed food stored above fill line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today.
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. Provided vomit form to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at kitchen cook-line next to oven blocked with boxes of trash and mop bucket. Operator moved items to a different location.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue of food debris on 2 door freezer handles and at cook-line flip tops. Operator cleaned.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food in kitchen cook line. Employee left kitchen area to eat in dinning room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on kitchen prep area not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator placed rag in sanitizer bucket for proper storage.
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork found in walk in cooler.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer in disrepairs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked pork and egg rolls stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked yesterday morning. Both items cooked and held for more than 24 hours.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees training certification expired on 10/15/2023
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed container with food items stored on walk-in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.
Stored food not covered. Observed container with cut cabbage stored in walk-in cooler not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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