CHINA WOK
3433 49 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 727-528-9238
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 over raw beef. Employee property separated items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020048055 | Sep 28, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler Operator moved carrots for safe storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef and shrimp stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw meats to store below ready to eat foods.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. I called Plan Review and they could not find any plans on file. Need to submit plan review 7005.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator remade with bleach and water only.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris between cracks.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water hose connected to hand washing sink in warewashing area. Employee removed water hose from hand washing sink.
Squeeze bottle located on shelf in warewashing area containing pink substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle detergent.
Cardboard used to line shelves in walk-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Two containers of fried chicken and pork not covers in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 over raw beef. Employee property separated items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Trays of meat in walk in freezer need date marking
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish area. Manager labeled bottle chemical.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Gallons of soy sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in prep area. Manager moved items off the floor.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ribs,Chicken pork in walk-in freezer not properly dated.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. chicken, cooked noodles, pork held more than 24 hours not properly dated in walk-in cooler. Manager dated items
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soy sauce gallons on floor in prep area. Manager moved off floor.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/c vents soiled over rice cookers
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Frozen condensation dripping on togo containers of crab rangoons in walk-in freezer
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Rear prep room
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in baking soda
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line
Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk-in cooler under fans not covered
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.