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CHINA WOK

2556 E BEARSS AVE, Tampa FL 33613 · 9788886

Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3912945
Grade history
MAR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the flip top units and prep tables.
Basic/14-09-4
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the on the cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink near the dry storage area. Employee was able to provide soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks on the prep table near the three compartment sink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee drink in the walk in cooler with items being sold to the public. Discussed proper storage with the operator.
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys, phone and wallet being stored above the flip top unit. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Discussed proper storage with operator.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black mold like substance on the gaskets to the reach in coolers on the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling tiles in the kitchen in prep areas, cook areas and dish washing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones observed on the shelf above prep table on cook line.
Basic/40-06-5
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Basic/14-33-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Chicken wing and cooked rice. Manager time marked items
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen. Manager put soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic jug cut and being reused as rice scoop.
Basic/25-32-4
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooked chicken (87F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding). Discussed using time as a public health control. Manager time marked items
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. By back prep area
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler not dated
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining walk in cooler shelving
Basic/14-05-4

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