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CHINA WOKERY

14909 S TAMIAMI TRL, North Port FL 34287 · (941)426-1881

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6803548
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Observed cooked chicken, cooked rice, and krab Rangoon held u def time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed an accurate time mark on the above foods.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on the interior of the walk in cooler door.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Aug 26, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented #10 cans of water chestnuts in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for return.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tofu in the lower portion of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of butane stored on a shelf above a food preparation table in the kitchen. Observed two tubes of welding compound stored in a shelf above a food preparation table in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemicals.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. The operator directed the employee to rewash hands in the hand sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash bags stored in the handwashing sink at the rear of the kitchen. The operator removed the trash bags allowing access to the hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked rice, cooked chicken, and cooked egg rolls held under time as public health control not listed on the written procedures. The operator added the above foods to the form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed the chlorine test kit expired 12/2023.
Intermediate/16-43-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding behind the toilet and sink in the women's restroom.
Basic/36-03-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches underneath equipment in the kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4
Hole in or other damage to wall behind the hot water heater.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on the interior of the walk in cooler door.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation
Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and cornstarch removed from the original packaging stored without labels identifying the food product. The operator properly labeled the above foods.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed a non-food grade plastic bucket used to stored uncooked rice in the kitchen.
High priority/14-15-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tofu in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed cooked chicken, cooked rice, and krab Rangoon held u def time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed an accurate time mark on the above foods.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a canister of butane stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the butane.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked and prepped foods held overnight with no date marking.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Interior of walk in cooler door in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped chicken and beef in walk in cooler without date markings. Observed operator dating items.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint on. Observed employee putting hat on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler and black refrigerator prepped food not covered with protection. Observed operator covering foods. IE: Cut onions, broccoli, egg rolls, spring rolls, etc.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used on make line without handles.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not inverted with open end down. Observed operator inverting properly.
Basic/25-06-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shrimp, cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler without cover. Observed employee covering food.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled in dry storage.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 2, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo container being used as rice scoop. Observed operator throwing away container.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Observed operator remove and store properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers not inverted. Observed operator inverting.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler prepared foods not covered. Observed operator having employee cover foods
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on containers of flour, sugar, salt in prep area
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked fried chicken bites on speed rack without time stamping item. Prepped and cooked at 11:30, time now 12:15. Observed operator time stamping item.
High priority/03F-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items with out date markings on them in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator without hair restraint. Observed operator putting on hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed togo containers stored open End of Day up, not down
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed in freezer some items not covered. Observed operator covering food.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic to go container with no handle in rice container. Observed it being removed and thrown away.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler with insulation exposed on inside of door.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door on bottom.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items in walk in freezer and walk in cooler stored on floor. Observed Operator removing said items off floor and on to shelves.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.