CHINA WOK
3686 HARDEN BLVD, Lakeland FL 33803 · 863.647.9598
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. Observed containers and boxes of food in walk in freezer.
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over raw cabbage in walk in cooler maintained, operator moved raw chicken.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at 2 sinks on cook line, boxes in the way, operator removed items blocking sinks.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers and boxes of food in walk in freezer.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in the dishwasher area blocked by garbage can and bulk containers of soy sauce.
Equipment in poor repair. First door on the flip top reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cases of parboiled white rice. In the dining room hallway.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper supplies stored in a bathroom the operator was instructed to remove the items.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 44F inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken, general chicken, pork. Inside the walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. First door on the flip top reach in cooler door.
Food stored on floor. Cases of Delta Star Parboiled White Rice on the floor in the dining room next to the chest style freezer.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on white refrigerator next to the fryers.
Jan 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, general chicken inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers, walk in coolers and white refrigerator gaskets are soiled..
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided a copy to the email provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder on the end of the prep table entering the dry storage area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, general chicken inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers, walk in coolers and white refrigerator gaskets are soiled..
Open dumpster lid.
Vending machine exterior soiled.
Wast cleaning water dumped into outside drain onto ground.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all coolers.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2024.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1,2022.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection 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 foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef in the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator moved the chicken to the front.
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. Provided a copy.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can of Mountain Dew on a prep table in the dishwasher area while cutting meat. The drink was discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaging in food prep and cooking on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of onions inside the walk in cooler. Case of pork inside the walk in freezer.
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