CHINA WOK
8412 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 8139338191
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
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JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016005226 | Jan 28, 2016 | Feb 11, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils and trash in hand wash sink by back of kitchen at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks at time of inspection.
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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. Observed prepared food not labeled in kitchen at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in bulk dry products in kitchen at time of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee water bottles stored on prep tables at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered at time of inspection.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over case of unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items in walk in coolers and reach in coolers not labeled at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal pot in bulk rice at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in kitchen at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled at time of inspection.
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water bottles stored in front kitchen area hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water bottles stored in front kitchen area hand sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Aug 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef (46 F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47 F - Cold Holding); Pork (48 F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48 F - Cold Holding); Cut leafy greens (47 F - Cold Holding). Placing in reach-in-freezer and using calibrated thermometer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods sitting bout at room temperature. Inspector emailed Owner/Manager a time as a public health control form Cooked egg rolls 98; Cooked noodles 75 F; Cooked broccoli 79 F; Cut leafy greens 83 F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area and cooksline hand sinks
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near walk-in-cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and raw beef. Walk-in-cooler. Discussed with manager safety refrigeration storage.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone and jacket stored in food prep area and on cooksline prep counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and outside of reach-in-freezer near 3 compartment sink
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp. Walk-in-cooler
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area and bottled water on floor near 3 compartment sink
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. Outside of reach-in-freezer soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in box on floor in dining area.
Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler egg rolls
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.