CHINA WOK
CHINA WOK maintains a 1.6/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in TAMPA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33643
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13502749
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line bottom shelves of prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at bottom that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water 84f degrees Fahrenheit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Observed utensils in standing water 80f **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of soy sauce containers in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw beef in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pan of raw chicken stored above a sheet pan of raw beef in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Container of raw meat stored on top of cream cheese in walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Rechecked temp. a. cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) 44f b. cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding); 41f c. cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) 40f **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: Ribs 43f , chicken 46f, discussed placing items in ice or cooler. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored near three-compartment sink are stained with black substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913046
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line bottom shelves of prep table. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys stored on shelf with coffee. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at bottom that opens to the outside. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two five gallon containers of water stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water 84f degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open beverage stored in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed open beverage. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area. Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of soy sauce containers in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of broccoli, peeled onions, and garlic not covered in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed vegetables stored above peeled oranges and cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of eye drops stored in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed eye drops. Discussed cleaning and sanitizing area. Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 5lb cans of hoisin sauce stored on shelf near walk-in cooler are dent at seams. Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee bare hand touch debit card from customer then touch clean utensils and single-serve items. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cardboard used to line container with fried chicken stored on top. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw beef in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pan of raw chicken stored above a sheet pan of raw beef in reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Container of raw meat stored on top of cream cheese in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw meat stored on top of cream cheese in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Rechecked temp. a. cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding) 44f b. cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding); 41f c. cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) 40f **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stored near three-compartment sink are stained with black substance. Warning
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Warning
- 05-14-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. Warning
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888199
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimps thawing in standing water.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table at cook line.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Krab Rangoons stored in grocery bag in walk-in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings and raw chicken stored over krab Rangoons, breaded chicken, and sauces in walk-in cooler.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers store in handwash sink at three-compartments sink area. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, krab Rangoon and various food items in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 9/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781233
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottled water in reach-in cooler. Removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers stored in handwash sink next to three-compartments sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle, cooked pork and other cooked food in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 3/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506100
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2024.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings and raw chicken breasts stored over multiple buckets of sauces in walk-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over a case of whole Napa greens in walk-in cooler.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and diced roast pork in walk-in cooler.
Inspection Date: 9/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380258
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee with no lid stored on prep table.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored over egg roll wrappers in walk-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over whole Napas in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained at cook line.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container stored in handwash sink at three compartment sink area. Removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.