China Wok

35611 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215780

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 33 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up · 27 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 15 complaint inspection
7 high priority (fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up, 2 repeats), 5 intermediate (3 repeats), 16 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-55
Administrative complaint on Sep 15, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score33

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Sep152026

Complaint inspection

28 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
9 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  More time given
  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 15, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
28 violations found:
- 7 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 16 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority7
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. Baby corn 6lbs, pizza sauce 6lbs, plum tomatoes 6lbs, hoisin sauce 4lbs, apple sauce 6lbs.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
  Raw pork over unwashed produce in walk in cooler.,
  Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw pork over ready to eat sandwiches in freezer. Raw beef over vegetables in reach in freezer. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
  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 chicken over raw pork in freezer. Not all in original packaging.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
  Employee prepared raw pork and then went to prepare food on cook line with no wash.
  Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  Employee washed hands for 7 seconds,
  Employee washed hands with no soap.
  Employee washed hands without soap at three compartment sink.
Intermediate5
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
  Employees washed hands in three compartment sink.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cutting board soiled
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Handwash sink by mop sink blocked by stool.
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Hand wash sinks in kitchen used to store food items, utensils, and paper towels.
  Repeat violation
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  No soap at hand sink near mop sink.
  Repeat violation
Basic16
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Cooked shrimp and chicken, prepped onions, cooked pork, cooked chicken, prepared carrots, eggrolls, bean sprouts, shredded lettuce and raw chicken uncovered in walk in cooler.
  Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Unwashed mushrooms stored over prepared onions in walk in cooler.
  Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.
  Damaged and rusted cans of Baby corn 6lbs, pizza sauce 6lbs, plum tomatoes 6lbs, hoisin sauce 4lbs, apple sauce 6lbs stored next to undamaged product.
  Food stored on floor.
  Bean sprouts stored on floor of walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  Employee rice wine and juice stored with food for customers in walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Tongs stored on pipe attached to stove in kitchen, operator moved tongs.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee beverage on back prep table near mop sink.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Plastic bowl used as scoop for sugar.
  Repeat violation
  Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  Cardboard lining food contact shelves on cook line.
  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Grooved cutting boards in kitchen.
  Repeat violation
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Shelves of walk in cooler rusted,
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Shelves of reach in cooler has rust pitted to surface,
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice buildup in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
  Soiled cardboard on floor of walk in cooler,
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Ceiling tiles in cookline not smooth and easily cleanable.
  Repeat violation
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Employee tablet stored on prep table near mop sink,
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Sep22026C70Routine inspection16 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitSep 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
16 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw pork over ready to eat bean sprouts in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over rice noodles 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 chicken over raw fish in reach in cooler on cookline, not all packaged. Operator moved fish and chicken.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Stained cutting boards in kitchen
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Hand wash sinks in kitchen used to store papers and mixing spoon.
  Repeat violation
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  No soap by hand sink near three compartment sink.
Basic11
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Unlabeled squeeze bottles of sauces in kitchen
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Bean sprouts stored on the floor of the walk in cooler,
  Repeat violation
  Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  Employee rice wine, wrappers, juices and other food not separated for food from food for customers,
  Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
  Cooked chicken, bean sprouts and other foods uncovered in walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  Employee beverage in walk in cooler not separated from food for public,
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Plastic bowl used as scoop for sugar. Operator removed bowl.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Grooved cutting board on cook line
  Repeat violation
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Shelves of walk in cooler rusted
  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Shelves of reach in cooler has rust pitted to surface,
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Gaskets of reach in coolers in kitchen have accumulation of debris.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Ceiling tile is acoustic tile. Not smooth and easily cleanable.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.