CHINA WOK
5373 EHRLICH RD STE 202, Tampa FL 33625 · 813-962-8889
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
JAN 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024. Operator called his accountant to renewed at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Chlorine sanitizer and not approved for food contact surfaces inside establishment. Employee obtained Quaternary ammonia sanitizer from nearby restaurant at time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked barbecue pork in reach in chest freezer. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, wontons and other items in upright reach in freezer behind the front line cook. Employee began relocating in some chicken to an approved location at time of inspection.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking for broccoli and Napa cabbage on front line cook. Employee documented time to both items at time of inspection.
Bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Detergent stored inside a squeeze bottle, not labeled on top of three compartment sink.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a large box next to point of sale system. Employee unblocking sink at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty plastic bottles stored inside hand washing sink behind front line cook.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located next to point of sale systems and behind front line cook. Employee provide soap to all handwashing sinks at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards inside establishment with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three employee personal beverages stored on front line kitchen prep table over wonton crisps and individually packaged sauce packets. Two personal beverages stored on shelf next to containers of baking soda and sweet rice, located next to walk-in cooler. Employee, personal beverage stored on front line kitchen prep table next to cabbage. Two personal beverages stored on shelf over front line reach in cooler. Employee moved most beverages to an approval location at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Two boxes of pork egg rolls, stored on floor and walk in cooler. Employee removed food from floor at time of inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Three knives stored between three compartment sink and kitchen prep table.
Stored food not covered. Cut Napa cabbage, mushroom, peas, onions, bean sprouts, cut broccoli, and cut onions inside walk-in cooler are not covered. Employee covered all items at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles with sauces and liquids not labeled on front line cook.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 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, cooked shrimp and various food items in walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
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. Removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 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 purchased approved sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over spring rolls in reachin freezer on cook line. Employee placed raw chicken on bottom shelf
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3-compartment sink. Inspector explained proper hand washing and proper location for hand washing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing in restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in dish area Employee replaced.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, pork, noodles not date marked in walkin cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk sugar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar no label in dry storage area.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cooked chicken to upper shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large cardboard box stored in front of the hand wash sink at front service counter. Operator removed box.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Behind steam table in kitchen. No soap provided at handwash sink. By walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Breaded chicken, bourbon chicken and various food in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on multiple prep tables in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cellphones stored on prep table and above reach-in cooler.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024. Operator called his accountant to renewed at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over whole celeries and whole Napa in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large cardboard boxes at front service counter. Food trays stored on handwash sink at prep area. Operator removed items from handwash sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle, cooked chicken and other cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee tea and water stored on food prep table in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken no covered in walk-in cooler.
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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, cooked egg rolls and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White reach-in cooler at front counter: egg roll 52 F, cooked chicken wing 53 F, cooked chicken 51 F, raw chicken skewer 51 F. Operator moved items to other reach-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Cooked egg rolls, shredded Napa and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler.
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.