CHINA WOK
1575 US HIGHWAY 27 N, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-452-6826
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pan of raw chicken over pan of raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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 pan of raw chicken over pan of raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container in the hand wash sink in front counter area, operator moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of chicken, pasta and egg rolls in walk in cooler not date marked, owner stated made yesterday.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle in the wheat flour, owner took out.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink in food preparation area on equipment, owner moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors by the back door not smooth or durable.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed back door the screen torn.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container with water in the hand wash sink at front counter, owner moved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle in the flour, owner removed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors towards the back door are not smooth or durable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed two reach in freezers with ice buildup up in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease and gaskets in the reach in cooler on the cook line are soiled with food debris.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn at the back door on the bottom.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed WC solution on the floor in the kitchen, owner picked up.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Owner placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining a dry storage shelf in the kitchen. Owner removed the cardboard.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on preparation tables in the kitchen. Owner removed the drinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all food containers in the kitchen soiled.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimps and chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in the make table. Operator moved the sauces.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front sink with water filling a bowl and the back sink used to thaw shrimp. Operator removed the items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple dry good containers. Operator removed the bowls.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining their to-go container shelves.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed debris build up on their walk in cooler fan covers.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walk-in cooler unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe,d raw chicken and raw beef over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handsink at warewash area blocked by garbage can. Operator removed can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at warewash with two containers filling basin. Unable to use. Corrected by operator
Stored food not covered. Observed sheet pans of foods in reach in freezer not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Food at 41F or below. Operator removed water and cooked all.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pans of raw chicken and raw beef stored over cooked pork on walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged shelves
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. Operator has one employee who read and signed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink at 3 bay. Manager replaced soap.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager corrected by adding to bucket.
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