China Wokery
14909 S Tamiami Trl, North Port, FL 34287 · Permanent Food Service · License 6803548
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 6 basic (1 repeat)-29
- Administrative complaint on Aug 24, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score59
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 26, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
- First visitAug 24, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: 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.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: 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.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 03, Food out of temperature: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: 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.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Observed exposed insulation on the interior of the walk in cooler door.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed 12 dead roaches underneath equipment in the kitchen.
Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Observed missing cove molding behind the toilet and sink in the women's restroom.
Hole in or other damage to wall behind the hot water heater.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.