China Wok
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
55
Score
Across the available record, China Wok has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited six times.
China Wok's latest score of 55 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on coos line beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked noodle (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Person in charge stated that the products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. The food containers were filled above the fill line. Person in charge removed some of the product and placed it below in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed in main kitchen area on entree make station cutting boards stained with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.observed in back kitchen area on food preparation table open employee beverage. Person in charge removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed soy sauce and salt containers stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout kitchen area. Observed over fryers and wok stations hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. served: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on north end of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
55
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout kitchen area. Observed over fryers and wok stations hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on north end of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
86
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw seafood over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed seafood. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw ground pork over cooked rice. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over raw shell eggs. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main kitchen area garlic in oil (59F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer throughout kitchen area. Observed over fryers and wok stations hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on north end of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
45
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in front of wok station raw Shell Eggs (71F - Cold Holding); Garlic in Oil (62F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated both items had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed both item in Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area, raw Chicken over sauces and Raw Ground Beef over cooked Noodles. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw Chicken and Raw Ground Beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in front kitchen area across from fryers sanitizer bucket in Handwashing sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing sink usage. Person in charge removed from Handwashing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. bserved Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in main kitchen area on east side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over wok and fryers hood filters soiled and dripping with grease. Observed Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer in main kitchen area soiled with mold like substance. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in main kitchen area north End. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple cooked food items stored in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Person in charge covered cooked food items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area by mop sink. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
50
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area, Raw Chicken over Cooked Chicken And raw Chicken over cooked Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the hand out. Person in charge removed both Raw Chicken items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in front kitchen area across from fryers, metal scrub and sanitizer bucket in Handwashing sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing sink usage. Person in charge removed both items from Handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over wok and fryers hood filters soiled and dripping with grease. Observed Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer in main kitchen area soiled with mold like substance. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in main kitchen area north End. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple cooked food items stored in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Person in charge covered cooked food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking container oil on floor in side kitchen area across from 3 compartment sink. Person in charge stated no delivery's today. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in main kitchen area on east side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
58
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in Walk in cooler on North end of kitchen raw chicken over unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler at north end of kitchen raw chicken over soy sauce. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors in main kitchen area north End. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area by wok station. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed by 3 bay compartment sink in main kitchen area deep divots in floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed throughout entire kitchen area food stored on floor. Person in charge stated no delivery's today. Person in charge removed from the floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over wok and fryers hood filters soiled and dripping with grease. Observed Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer in main kitchen area soiled with mold like substance. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Observed Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in main kitchen area on east side of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
China Wok most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Wok have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Wok means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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