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CHINA WOK

1506 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-562-0888

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6216340
Grade history
MAR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $4,240

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021008023Feb 4, 2021Apr 5, 2021$400
3--2015008285Jan 20, 2015Aug 28, 2015$3,840

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food ( raw beef) stored next to /not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked dumplings in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public at cook line.
Basic/08B-49-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items on shelf stored over reach in cooler at cook line
Basic/40-06-5
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Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food ( cut vegetables) not covered. Manager covered food
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 30, 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed with manager
High priority/12A-27-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Manager rearranged food.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Ring Huoi expired training on 12/12/25
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Unnecessary persons ( child ) in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.( in cook line area ) Reviewed with the manager. Manager directed child to go to the dining area
Intermediate/43-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall leading to outside in back kitchen area. Manager covered the hole.
Basic/36-24-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered vegetables
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food ( raw chicken ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-02-6/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 beef over raw pork Manager rearranged food. Emailed to operator the Safe Food Storage handout.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
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 purchased correct bleach for food contact surface during inspection
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( egg rolls, pork, chicken ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in black cooler. Reviewed with operator. Emailed date marking hand out to operator. Manager date marked food
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager
Basic/32-12-5
Food ( bulk container of MSG ) stored on floor.in back kitchen. Manager relocated food
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground pad around dumpster and in parking areas. Shared dumpster. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled outer surfaces of bulk containers of food in dry storage area. Reviewed with manager. Manager cleaned outer surface of bulk containers
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in non food grade bag. Operator removed and placed in food grade bag
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by the cook line across from the stove.Ambient air temperature in reach in at 65f Shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); Pork (52F - Cold Holding) cooked chicken (73F - Cold Holding) raw chicken 48 f raw beef 52 f raw shelled eggs 70 f Operator moved items to walk in cooler. Food held in reach in cooler in less than 4 hours
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp, pork, beef, chicken, egg rolls and wan ton in black refrigerator by the cash register area. Operator placed date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor by triple sink area. Operator removed and sanitized area
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle in food preparation area. Operator removed water bottle
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food egg rolls not covered in walk in cooler Operator covered the egg rolls.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unwashed mushrooms over ready to eat sauce and ready to eat mushrooms. in walk in cooler in the back of the kitcken
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers in the back of the kitchen below storage shelf not labeled. Operator labeled it
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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 and chicken in freezer not dated
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in rice bin, removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Tempura chicken in walk-in cooler not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line
Basic/21-09-4
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( wontons ) in a freezers in the back kitchen - not all products commercially packaged. Manager in process of rearranging food food
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - 200+ ppm chlorine in back kitchen - manager changed solution recheck 100 ppm chlorine
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.- out of order sign posted - discussed with operator - operator removed out of order sign -bathroom in good working order available to customers
Basic/32-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at cook line- manager discarded drink
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food ( cut vegetables)not covered in walk in cooler - manager covered food
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.