CHINA WOK
8490 HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-999-4010
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
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JAN 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen french fries, cooked chicken and marinated pork stored inside shopping bag in back storage reach in chest freezers and in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on shelf over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
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 chicken, raw beef, raw pork belly, and raw pork inside back kitchen reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. General tso chicken 61F at 2:15pm placed on front line at 2:00pm cooled to 42F at 3:09pm, fried egg roll 109F at 2:15pm placed on counter at 1:15pm cooled to 65F at 3:09pm.
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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 bbq pork, rice, and cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler not dated.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Located at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water stored on shelf over prep table and cooking equipment.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods not stored on a bakers rack inside walk in cooler, stored over fried crab rangoons.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of salt stored on floor next to front line rice cooker. Manager placed salt bucket 6 inches off floor at time of inspection. Bucket of sauce and bucket of uncooked rice in water stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions and taro root stored on shelf over cooked rice and cooked bbq pork.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths inside kitchen stored on top of prep tables and on wok stations.
Oct 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw beef in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pan of raw chicken stored above a sheet pan of raw beef in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Container of raw meat stored on top of cream cheese in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Rechecked temp. a. cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) 44f b. cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding); 41f c. cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) 40f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored near three-compartment sink are stained with black substance.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Cardboard used to line bottom shelves of prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at bottom that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil stored in standing water 84f degrees Fahrenheit.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Reuse of soy sauce containers in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Container of eye drops stored in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed eye drops. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 5lb cans of hoisin sauce stored on shelf near walk-in cooler are dent at seams.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch debit card from customer then touch clean utensils and single-serve items. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cardboard used to line container with fried chicken stored on top.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw beef in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pan of raw chicken stored above a sheet pan of raw beef in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Container of raw meat stored on top of cream cheese in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw meat stored on top of cream cheese in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Rechecked temp. a. cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) 44f b. cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding); 41f c. cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) 40f
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 stored near three-compartment sink are stained with black substance.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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.
Cardboard used to line bottom shelves of prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on shelf with coffee.
Exterior door has a gap at bottom that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Two five gallon containers of water stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water 84f degrees Fahrenheit.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open beverage stored in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed open beverage. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area.
Reuse of soy sauce containers in walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Container of broccoli, peeled onions, and garlic not covered in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed vegetables stored above peeled oranges and cooked pork in walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Krab Rangoons stored in grocery bag in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings and raw chicken stored over krab Rangoons, breaded chicken, and sauces in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers store in handwash sink at three-compartments sink area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, krab Rangoon and various food items in walk-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimps thawing in standing water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table at cook line.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers stored in handwash sink next to three-compartments sink. Removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle, cooked pork and other cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottled water in reach-in cooler. Removed.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings and raw chicken breasts stored over multiple buckets of sauces in walk-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over a case of whole Napa greens in walk-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 and diced roast pork in walk-in cooler.
Sep 21, 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored over egg roll wrappers in walk-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over whole Napas in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained at cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container stored in handwash sink at three compartment sink area. Removed.
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 various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee with no lid stored on prep table.
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.