CHINA WOK CHINESE RESTAURANT
1462 N ROCK SPRING ROAD, Apopka FL 32712 · 407-814-7272
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -4lbs of raw chicken contaminated by small flying insects landing on food item
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026029562 | Apr 7, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in rice bin
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -multiple ceiling tiles throughout
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -storage shelves under prep tables throughout -microwave exterior
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -approximately 10 small flying insect at dry storage at front counter -approximately 15 small flying insect at dish pit/ prep area, landing on food and food contact surfaces
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -4lbs of raw chicken contaminated by small flying insects landing on food item
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 -all items on time plan, less than 1 hour
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at front counter blocked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in rice bin
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -multiple ceiling tiles throughout
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach in freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled -storage shelves under prep tables throughout -microwave exterior
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp thawing in standing water
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Several to go bags in contact with foods in deep freezer
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/25, operator paid license before end of inspection
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. Open bags of Raw chicken in food grade bags in freezer stored over beef
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ready to eat shrimp 52°; cooked pork 54°; cooked chicken 55°; operator states they were busy for lunch and doors were open to cooler, operator closed doors for immediate temperature recovery, 2nd temp ready to eat Shrimp 41°; cooked pork 42°; cooked chicken 41°
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control Wings and egg rolls out for 1.75 hours, held on time, has no time mark. Operator marked with time
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. General Tso chicken 105°; less than 30 minutes, operator placed in fryer for immediate temperature recovery
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous ready to eat foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in raw chicken
Cardboard box used as garbage container.
Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Cooked egg rolls on counter, no time marking, only on wall, facility opened at 11, per operator egg rolls will be discarded at 3pm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked foods in cooler from previous days not dated
Food stored on floor. Opened cooking oil on floor under 3 compartment sink
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Opened pans of raw poultry over unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler
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. Opened raw chicken over opened raw beef
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 53°; Beef 55°; in unit for 30 minutes, moved to refrigeration unit for immediate temperature recovery
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. Cooked egg rolls on counter, no time marking, only on wall, facility opened at 11, per operator egg rolls will be discarded at 3pm
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous cooked foods in cooler from previous days not dated
Food stored on floor. Opened cooking oil on floor under 3 compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in prep area
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of rice cooker soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage containers on shelving are soiled Hoods soiled Gaskets soiled to units in prep areas Exterior of all cold units heavily soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make station cooks line - under pans on top of unit has heavy food buildup Reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic Soy sauce bucket cut in half; used to store washed produce in walk-in-cooler
Wet towel used under cutting board.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 poultry in reach in freezer over raw beef
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink entrance to kitchen blocked by cases of soda
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils and container cut as jog in hand sink by back door
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day not dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl stored in food in walk-in-cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust like substance throughout kitchen area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding flour to bread foods is heavily cracked /broken, operator discarded
Food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor in walk-in-cooler Open cooking oil on floor in kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of containers holding sugar/cornstarch is soiled with food debris
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic Container cut and used as scoop
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Cut cabbage Manager added time mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Breading machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Face mask in condiments box. Manager removed. cell phone on cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Cases of Sauce on the floor next to reach in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in pan of chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager stood up scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lowers shelves of prep tables. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer upright Walk-in cooler shelves.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in box Washed and cut broccoli placed in direct contact with box
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pans of raw chicken over sauces in walk-in-cooler
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 frozen chicken over raw frozen beef in upright freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make station on line Pork 62°/ raw shrimp 60°/ beef 62°/ ready to eat shrimp 60°/ cooked chicken 66°/ sprouts 71°; corn 65° Per operator they had cooler opened for lunch; operator closed doors for immediate temperature recovery, went and purchased ice to place on products
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Facility has form, no signatures, owner reviewed with employees working and they signed and dated form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
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. All employee training expired July 2023
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in raw chicken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers Floor drain soiled under 3 compartment sink Floors soiled under and around freezers
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers in walk-in-cooler holding prepared products cracked
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor under cooking equipment
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop on cooked pork in walk-in-cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of yellow rice cooker heavily soiled on cooks line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at front and back door have no signs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Side of fryers soiled Exterior of freezers in back prep area soiled Gaskets soiled to freezers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass cooler entrance to kitchen soiled Interior of 2 door cooler across from fryers soiled Interior of all upright freezers in back prep area heavily soiled
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk-in-cooler not covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm, operator corrected to 50 ppm
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.