China Wok
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
50
Score
China Wok has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting China Wok on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of vitamins stored next to dried licorice on dry food storage shelf near back door. Operator removed container of vitamins to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetable egg rolls in reach in freezer across from fryer-not all products commercially packaged. Operator rearranged reach in freezer and properly stored egg rolls. Also, raw beef stored above ready to eat noodles in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed cooked noodles to properly store. Also, raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in freezer across from walk-in-cooler-not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw shrimp to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed cardboard box being used as garbage container below shelf at microwave. **Repeat Violation**
33-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in prep area, warewashing area not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles cracked/ missing/ in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in prep area. Operator removed container of oil to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters and area surrounding filters in hood above wok station soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor throughout restaurant.
36-64-5
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 multiple tools stored on dry food storage shelf next to tea. Operator started to organize the shelf where tools are stored. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of white powdery substance stored in dry food storage area unlabeled/ labels faded away. Operator labeled containers of sugar, flour, and starch. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs in walk-in-cooler stored above ready to eat carrots. Also, raw chicken stored above ready to eat pork in reach in freezer across from prep table. Operator properly stored eggs and pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles, cooked pork (44F-45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator stated he had out to cook order. Operator will keep in reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen chipped/missing/in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Cardboard box used as trash receptacle on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
33-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple filters in hood area above wok station and fryers soiled. Also, gaskets on reach-in cooler across from wok station and gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in reach-in cooler across from wok station rusted.
14-33-4
55
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer across from fryer. Not all products commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat egg roll wraps in reach in freezer near walk-in-cooler. Not all products commercially packaged. Operator removed raw beef and raw chicken to properly store.
08A-02-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Part of floor in walk-in-cooler in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor near walk-in-cooler. Operator removed container of oil to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bucket of sanitizing solution for wiping towels stored on floor next to triple sink. Discussed with operator that he can double bucket or place bucket on nearby shelf. Operator placed bucket in second bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
74
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one shell egg cracked on ladle inside reach in cooler. See stop sale. Manager removed and discarded cracked raw shell egg. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink near back door with bag of chemicals stored in sink. Manager removed and stored chemicals away from hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of Raw Chicken in walk-in on sheet pan not 6 inches off floor. Manager removed and stored raw chicken properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed large cutting knives stored between flip top cooler and prep table. Manager removed and stored knives properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled over grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee placed crate under bucket of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Dec 16, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler stored over raw chicken. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between table and flip top cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled and stored in container with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station at back of kitchen next to back door to have container of tools stored in sink. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen next to grill area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large bucket of salt not labeled located near exit of kitchen. Observed large container of salt without a label located near exit of kitchen. Manager labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile over coolers near exit of kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed meat slicer stored in container on floor not above six inches.
24-26-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed molding at wall of back door missing and in disrepair.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal purse being stored on shelf next to coffee on top of freezer chest located in middle of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket to be torn. Operator stated it was on order.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door showing light from outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple food items stored on egg crate that is not six inches off floor. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed walk-in door gasket to be soiled. 2. Filters in hood area above wok station soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed soiled knives hanging on clean storage magnet above prep sink in middle of kitchen. Manger removed knives. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed main flip top cooler shelves to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wok?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Wok.
How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
China Wok most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Wok have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five 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 two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants