CHINA WOK
2150 TAMIAMI TRL #11, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-629-8099
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee vitamins/supplements stored on shelves with food and above food preparation surfaces. The operator properly stored the vitamins.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over a container with iced tea in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, raw shell eggs, and raw ground pork stored over sauces in the walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The The operator properly stored the raw foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken has been held for approximately 30 minutes. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles containing a yellow liquid near the handwashing sink. The operator labeled the spray bottles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2025.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and a vape stored with food in preparation surfaces in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the personal belongings.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handles on a reach in freezer.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a non-food grade handheld cement mixer used for food preparation. The operator took the mixer out of service.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. The operator moved the shrimp to the walk in cooler.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and a metal scrubber in hand sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, pork, vegetables, lo mein noodles in walk in without date marking on when prepared.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in cooler, with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them, on reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on line not inverted upside down. Observed employee inverting them.
Stored food not covered. Observed 5 gallon buckets in walk in not covered for protection.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo containers being used as a scoop, with no handle. Observed operator removing container.
Stored food not covered. Observed sauce in 5 gallon container without a lid on it. Observed operator placing lid on container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket wringer. Observed operator hanging up mop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour without identifying label. Observed operator putting label on container.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a can of burn spray on speed rack above cooked chicken. Observed operator remove and store properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 small bowls being used as scoops with out handles on bowls.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on backsides of handles, on reach in coolers and at make station, food debris build up
Food stored on floor. Observed sauces ( Sweet and Sour, Brown Sauce) in 5 gallon buckets, sitting on floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying shelf a couple of containers with old day dots on them.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in prep area. Observed employee throwing away food.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and sauce splatteron floor, all around kitchen area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door propped wide open. Observed operator closing screen door.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Observed cooks covering items.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing tiles, with unsealed concrete exposed
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing tiles in kitchen, exposing unsealed concrete
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in reach in freezer, in process of freezing over uncovered container of egg rolls. Observed operator pull egg rolls and put them away properly, away from raw product.
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. Observed 4 expired employee food certifications. One expired in July and 3 expired in August.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two metal bowls in reach in cook line to use for raw meat scooping. Observed operator taking them out and putting into dish
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on back side of reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water stains on them making them not easily cleanable
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on bar of salamander causing potential cross contamination. Observed operator removing tongs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them in reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed all Togo containers on cook line not inverted with open end down. Observed employees inverting to proper inversion
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods in walk in freezer and reach in freezer without covering for protection. Observed operator pull items and covered them properly
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing tiles in kitchen, exposing unsealed concrete
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one Hunts #10 can ketchup, three #5 cans Amoy Gold Label Soy Sauce dented. Pulled from shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed a gallon of bleach stored on can good shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed back hand washing sink blocked with a prep table and five gallon buckets
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed one gallon of Furnace/Retort Cement on storage shelf with can goods.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a bottle of perfume/cologne on food storage shelf
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed pack of cigarettes on back food storage shelf, next to back door
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bae red gap at back door
Stored food not covered. Observed two bins of white substance not covered, left exposed. Observed employee putting lid on.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop with head inside f mop bucket. Not stored with mop head inverted up or hanging mop to air dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two bins with white substance inside with out label
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.