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CHINA WOK

18774 US 441, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352.383.3682

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4501910
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Observed: Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect Priority: High Priority
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cell eggs on top of onions in reach in cooler at cook line.
High priority/08A-05-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. Can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over dry storage area soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Case of soda at front counter. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Sodas at front counter. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright white reach in freezer gaskets interior
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright white reach in freezer interior
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. General chicken in reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 25 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

9 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 25 findings ▾
Observed: Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per operator over night cooked egg rolls (49F - Cooling ) Priority: High Priority
High priority/03D-02-5
Observed: Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cooked pork Priority: High Priority
High priority/09-01-4
Observed: Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Operator picked up cooked chicken from the floor and put in container in reach in. Priority: High Priority
High priority/01B-12-4
Observed: Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect Priority: High Priority
High priority/35A-02-7
Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat vegetables Priority: High Priority
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked egg rolls (49F - Cooling ) per operator over night Priority: High Priority
High priority/01B-02-5
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours cooked chicken 40 minutes (68F - Cold Holding) moving to walk in. raw shell eggs (75F - Cold Holding) Priority: High Priority
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. Egg rolls chicken wontons per operator more than 24 hours Priority: High Priority
High priority/01B-17-5
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours cooked chicken (115F - Hot Holding) Priority: High Priority
High priority/03B-01-6
Observed: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 3 compartment sink Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Room temperature relocated to walk in cooler. Eggs rolls stacked high Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior and exterior of green containers soiled Interior reach in freezer soiled Can opener Meat grinder Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Rice operator covered. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/01B-16-5
Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Priority: Basic
Basic/32-04-4
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in raw chicken Priority: Basic
Basic/14-01-5
Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Priority: Basic
Basic/50-09-4
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Priority: Basic
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Priority: Basic
Basic/12B-02-4
Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Priority: Basic
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled Priority: Basic
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Stored food not covered green containers Egg rolls walk in cooler Priority: Basic
Basic/08B-12-5
Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Priority: Basic
Basic/21-12-4
Observed: Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm Priority: Basic
Basic/21-07-4
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in whirlpool chest freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in whirlpool chest freezer.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - egg rolls 62° (less 4 hours) - operator placed in cold holding unit.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line - can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -sweet and sour chicken, general chicken prepared day prior.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - small white cutting boards store at 3 compartment sink
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on white freezer at front counter. - microwave at expo table.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave at expo table.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of rice cooker - Hood filters - walk-in door gasket
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed vegetables stored over cut vegetables
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - beef stored in white Frigidaire stand up freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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 raw beef over vegetables in white standup cooler.
High priority/08A-17-6
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on wok line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife stored between prep table and make line.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. - white Frigidaire stand up freezer door does not shut properly.
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil stored in front of stand up freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on wok line.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk-in door gasket
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - frozen Dumplings and cheese wontons stored in chest freezer. -
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - Raw chicken wings stored over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. - raw chicken stored over unwashed celery in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Garlic in oil 70° operator stated out for a hour, Operator place in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting on cooks line. - Interior of fryers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to Chest freezer blocked with trash can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - prepared egg rolls 2 days prior - noodles
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - front and back doors open at the time of inspection.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil stored in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood fliters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - raw chicken in water on prep table. Operator placed under running water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed vegetables stored over prep vegetables in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Raw beef stored in white chest freezer
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Sweet and sour chicken stored in cardboard box
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site
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 raw shrimp in white chest freezer
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 57°, Garlic in oil 67°. Operator stated just pulled out, operator placed in reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lye stored next to can drinks on lower shelf in back area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on make line -can opener
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of clear liquid stored next to can drinks.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - front and back doors open at the time of inspection.
Basic/35B-01-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand sink next rice cooker in back area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Work tools stored over bulk corn starch.
Basic/33-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4

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.