CHINA WOK
7254 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills FL 33541 · 917.382.2781
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on pipes of hot water tank.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024018359 | Mar 5, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2024009420 | Nov 15, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 | $200 |
| 3--2019053389 | Aug 29, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 cans of toxic chemicals stored on shelf next to plastic containers containing rice. Operator removed.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain from hot holding in food prep area with no inch gap.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6 qts of pineapple juice dented in dry storage.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over a box containing cabbage and other vegetables. Operator moved produce.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust on all freezers in dry storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, beef, shrimp, pork, bean sprouts in walk in cooler for 24 hours not marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed plastic cups from bags of flour and rice in dry storage using.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Soiled can and bucket used for storing Cleavers, can openers, and other equipment
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in hallway leading to bathroom. Operator removed dead roach and cleaned/sanitized area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles missing throughout warewashing and prep area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under cutting board in back prep area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed 2 styrofoam cups stored in customer drink refrigerator.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Peanut container used for storage of spicy sauce in walk in.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored next to rice cooker.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler and reach in freezer's throughout kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler and reach in freezer in front of mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Employee removed Bucket of sprouts from the floor of the walk in cooler.
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
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. Observed a sanitizer not for food contact surfaces. Manager went to the store to buy correct sanitizer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs over ready to eat chicken in the main reach in prep line cooler. Employee moved raw shelled eggs to bottom
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 no time mark on cooked chicken
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed with the manager the importance of hand washing
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. Missing for two employees employees signed at time of inspection
Food stored on floor. Seed sprouts in bucket on floor in walk in cooler employee moved to shelf
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic non-food grade bags being used in walk in and reach in coolers to store cooked meats.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Chicken stored above raw shell eggs in Walk-in cooler. Manager moved and emailed storage chart
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lomain noodles 56 degrees in reach in cooler top. Employee moved to freezer for rapid cooling. Retemped at 41f. Discussed holding in bottom of unit or adding to time as a public health control plan.
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. Cooked chicken, egg rolls. Manager time marked on chart.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and storage racks in walk-in cooler soiled with debris.
Reuse of single-service food item. Observed reuse of chicken bouillon container for stored meats in walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed Skewered cooked meats and bean sprouts u covered in walk in cooler.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over frozen vegetables In reach in freezer on cook line. Operator moved chicken to bottom of freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk container of rice.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hairnets during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken and sprouts on floor of walk in cooler. Operator put boxes on shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in freezer on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line.
Mar 6, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in ware washing area over walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of rear screen door with metal pushed out.
Mar 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of soy sauce on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over sauces in walk in cooler. Employee moved raw to correct shelf.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on floor under hot water heater, 3 rodent droppings in bottom of hot water tank, 2 rodent droppings on floor behind bbq and rice pot on cook line.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rodent rub marks on pipes of hot water tank.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice pot cooker soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice. Educated and employee removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in ware washing area over walk in cooler.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of soy sauce on dry storage shelf with foods to be served to the public.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to foods to be served in front area. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys over deli reach in cooler. Educated employee and he removed items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom of rear screen door with metal pushed out.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under wok station and friers with debris.
Stored food not covered. Foods stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water. Employee moved and put under running water.
Nov 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Observed the 101 brand of bleach not designed for food contact surfaces. Manager went and got approved sanitizer
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. Manager replaced cutting boardd
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on top of reach 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.