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CHINA WOK

617 US HWY 17 92 W STE 523, Haines City FL 33844 · 863-419-0977

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6306620
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over ready to eat dumplings in reach in cooler. Manager removed raw beef over dumplings. Corrected on site
High priority/08A-05-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour containers in rear of restaurant.
Basic/14-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in coolers on cook line,.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler bag of pork in a Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Operator removed from non food grade bag.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Operator removed raw chicken from over raw beef in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above restroom and in the dining area.
Basic/36-34-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2021.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on the flip top reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken over ready to eat sauces. Operator moved raw chicken from over sauces.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Roll of trash bags in the sink. Operator removed trash bags.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet on top of Hunts sauce can. Operator removed wallet.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temp of hot water 73F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2024 · 7 - day extension. Time Extended
Light not functioning. In dining area
Basic/36-62-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 18, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in walk in cooler over soy sauce. Operator removed raw chicken to the correct area.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trash bags sitting in hand wash sink. Operator removed trash bags.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temp of hot water 73F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in the flour. Operator removed from flour.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with noodles Operator placed hat on his head.
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bucket of onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Light not functioning. In dining area
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer in front of cook line.
High priority/14-31-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pot in bulk container of rice.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed cup.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor underneath triple sink. Operator put oil on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on stove.
Basic/10-20-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line. Operator turned all containers upside down.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour in front of triple sink.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broth 129 F inside the soup well. Operator increased the temperature settings.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash bags stored in the hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Trash bags were removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet is dirty.
Basic/32-07-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen and dishwasher area. Light lenses soiled throughout the kitchen. Light burned out in the dishwasher area.
Basic/36-32-5
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed the onion from off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4

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.