CHINA WOK
11212 E MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Seffner FL 33584 · 8136539998
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment operating increased seating to 11 seats and is on municipal waste water system
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024006881 | Nov 8, 2023 | Mar 18, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bag in reach in freezer holding frozen chicken. Manager started transferring to food grade bags
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cracked and broken bucket in walk in cooler holding raw chicken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cooked chicken on line. Emailed paperwork
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class in recharge zone
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old ownership license. Sent self print instructions to new owner
Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in walk in cooler not covered.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken pieces in walk in cooler not dated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphones and car keys on dry storage shelving. Manager removed
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork and chicken wings in walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 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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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between make line and prep table. Manager removed
Objectionable odors in dish area of the establishment. Manager has on cleaning schedule
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen raw chicken in reach in freezer not covered. Manager covered
Unclean building components. Observed soiled hood system. Manager has on cleaning schedule
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee Safe Staff Cards expired
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. Emailed handout to manager
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed frozen chicken not covered in reach in freezer. Manager covered
Feb 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using 101 bleach for ware washing. Manager got approved bleach for food contact surfaces
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cut jug used as rice scoop in walk in cooler. Manager discarded and used scoop with handle
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating increased seating to 11 seats and is on municipal waste water system
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed as NOST has 11 seats.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer in dining area. Discussed locking or moving unit
Nov 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 10 high priority.
10 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees go to prep area and start shredding carrots without washing hands. Discussed with manager and he educated employee
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed prep cook handlecase of chicken then put on gloves to start preparing food order. Discussed with manager and he educated employee
Establishment operating increased seating to 11 seats and is on municipal waste water system
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed 101 Bleach not designed for food contact surfaces. Manager went and got approved bleach
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed soiled breading container in reach in cooler not working. Manager but in three compartment sink to be cleaned
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse off whisk and didnt properly clean. Discussed with manager proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed shelled eggs stored over raw chicken in walk in cooler. discussed proper storage with manager
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wash hands with gloves on. Discussed with manager and he educated employee
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs- ambient (58F - Cold Holding): cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding) Manager put chicken in freezer and eggs, cabbage, noodles in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Manager remade andtested at 50ppm
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink. Discussed with manager and he educated employee
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. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked my mop bucket by three compartment sink. Manager removed
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handout to operator
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed pack of employee food on shelving above chicken in walk in cooler. Manager put items in container to segregate.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed as NOST has 11 seats.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil stored on the floor. Manager got off of floor
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer in dining area. Discussed locking or moving unit
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.