China Wok
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
39
Score
China Wok has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Mar 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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 sweet and sour sauce not time marked at steam table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of all foodhandler training certificates.
53B-09-4
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. Emailed the Vomit and Diarrhea Cleaning Written Procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employee with no proof of Food Employee Reporting Agreement document. Operator had the employee sign the document. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed only page 2 of Time as a Public Health Control Written procedure. Emailed the written procedure.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employee food items not labeled/segregated at Display Cooler Unit. Educated the operator.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on employee at cookline.
13-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed the choking sign.
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Provided operator written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed jugs reused as scoops. Operator removed jugs. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper in direct contact with food in reach in cooler across from fryers and in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on reach in cooler across from wok stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plastic covering on noodles in walk in cooler as not food grade, and in direct contact with food. Also observed menus used to line pans of sweet and sour chicken.
14-15-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee muffin stored in reach in cooler unit.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table on cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed two single service jugs cut into scoops with food residue on them.
25-32-4
70
Oct 12, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of employee drink stored on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour in bulk container. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of roll top reach in cooler as soiled.
22-16-4
82
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license as expired as of 12-01-2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored above reach in cooler. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
64
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic Ceiling tiles throughout establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between reach in cooler and prep table. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed 3 tool bags stored above single service items and food. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Mar 27, 2026. 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 seven times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
China Wok most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Wok have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Wok means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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