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CHINA WOK

3800 US HIGHWAY 98 N, Lakeland FL 33810 · 8323980688

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6305126
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 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. Emailed operator information sheet for compliance.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022018015Mar 28, 2022Feb 20, 2023$400
3--2015046190Oct 19, 2015Feb 15, 2016$1,000
3--2015031047Jul 6, 2015Sep 16, 2015$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade, employee placed in dish area.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container lids in sink next to 3-compartment sinks, employee removed lids.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3-compartment sinks, employee provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on 2 male employees in kitchen during food e, employee put on hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed container of pork on floor in kitchen, employee removed container of food from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stacked buckets obstructing hand sink in kitchen, employee removed buckets.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Emailed operator information sheet for compliance.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade, employee moved to dish area for cleaning.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/tanks not adequately secured. Observed next to soft drink rack.
Basic/51-11-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed near soft drink storage.
Basic/36-73-4
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Employee removed onions from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop from drain rack.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield and sides.
Basic/22-20-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on soft drink drain rack, employee removed ice scoop from drain rack.
Basic/10-12-5

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.