CHINA WOK
35611 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 7277729198
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025090537 | Dec 10, 2025 | Apr 9, 2026 | $160 |
| 3--2024053429 | Apr 30, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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 in reach in freezer. Not originally packaged.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand was sink used for storage for lids by walk in cooler and by three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scooo for rice,
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard lining the floor of walk in cooler. Operator disposed of cardboard.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining the bottom of the exterior of the oven in kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Parts of ceiling of kitchen acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled in kitchen
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Uncovered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table next to raw meat.
Food stored on floor. Bean sprouts and soy sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved food items.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle in kitchen. Operator moved tongs,
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, bean sprouts, raw pork uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered food with plastic wrap.
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored in reach in soda cooler next to customer drinks. Operator removed medication.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meats over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer at ware washing area. Raw chicken and beef over ready to eat food items in walk in cooler. Raw meat over ready to eat foods in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator moved meats to proper area.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge lacked knowledge of big 6 food borne illnesses. Sent them form HR 5030-100
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Employee touching raw battered chicken bare handed.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
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. Operator had no procedure for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Provided them form HR 5030-104
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter blocked by boxes. Hand wash sink in ware washing area blocked by buckets.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chemical test kit for 3 compartment sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind available on site. Operator purchased proper sanitizer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoops in flour and sugar containers
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in freezers in ware washing area soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. Not smoothie and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen soiled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Waste basket in rest room uncovered.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on top of prep table in cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Homemade Rice wine in walk in cooler not separated from food for the public,
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved oil. Sauces stored on floor of cook line and prep area. Operator moved sauces.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form HR 5030-105
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach in freezer in ware washing area soiled with debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water in cooler next to customer drinks. Operator removed drink.
Stored food not covered. Multiple foods uncovered in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar and flour not labeled.
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef above ready to eat vegetables. Operator relocated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cook line has lid and utensils stored in it. Handwashing sink next to triple sink completely blocked with buckets and items stored in sink. Operator removed items.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator does not have any sanitizer available. Operator went to Publix in the same plaza and purchased chlorine bleach
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggs rolls prepared Saturday, no date mark. Chicken and beef prepared Saturday, no date mark. Operator added date marks to food.
Food stored on floor. Multiple containers and packaged food stored on the ground in the walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler and reach in freezer uncovered.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw egg stored over lemon. No contamination observed.. operator removed egg and relocated it over raw chicken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Papers stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed papers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints used, Discussed the need to restrain hair when involved with food prep
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler shrimp, prepped onions, cooked chicken, cooked pasta not covered. Operator covered all food stored in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Discussed the need to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
Jul 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Bean Sprouts, cut cabbage. Operator was able to determine when the food was placed on time as a public health control and time stamped accordingly
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. Cooked pork stored in freezer.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints being used. Discussed the importance of of restraining hair when involved in food prep.
Apr 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over RTE sauce. Operator rearranged the walk in to gain compliance.
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. Bean Sprouts, cut cabbage. Operator was able to determine when the food was placed on time as a public health control and time stamped accordingly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink blocked with paperwork. Operator removed items from sink.
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. Cooked pork stored in freezer.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints being used. Discussed the importance of of restraining hair when involved in food prep.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler buckets of sauce, rice noodles
Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler- Raw chicken egg rolls, prepped fresh vegetables, cooked chicken
Sep 22, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked food stored directly in grocery bag.
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.operator was able to time mark accordingly
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Fried chicken cooling on counter in deep bowl.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator was able to determine the prep times of food and will date accordingly Fried Chicken, pork Ribs, egg rolls and pork
Food stored on floor. Buckets of chicken, bean sprouts and soy sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator reusing raw egg crates to drain fried foods in strainer
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.