China Wok

12123 Lem Turner Rd #5, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
39
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, China Wok has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 14 violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which China Wok's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At make line in standup reach-in freezer, plastic container of raw shrimp and open box of raw breaded chicken stored over plastic bags of cooked chicken. In standup reach-in freezer by back door, plastic containers of raw beef stored over tray of ready to eat crawfish. In second reach-in freezer by back door, plastic bags of raw pork stored over plastic bags of cooked pork. Operator moved all items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dining room drink station soda dispenser, Pepsi nozzle has build.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front handwash sink, chair in front of sink. Operator moved chair. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At back kitchen handwash sink, plastic lids stored in sink. Operator removed lids. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cook line in bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler, plastic togo cup used as scoop in cooked pork. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles under wok station/smoker missing or loose. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under/behind fryers has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In back kitchen by triple sinks, cup in bulk cornstarch has handle on product. Operator moved cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At make line, interior of red microwave has encrusted splatter residue.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters over wok station have grease build up. At cook line, lower shelf at wok station seasoning shelves has build up/soiled liner. In kitchen, multiple bulk rice/flour/seasoning containers have soiled exterior. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter area, reach-in cooler with drinks and cooked items has bottom soiled with food residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in cooler, egg flats reused under thawing foods. Operator removed egg flats. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At prep line, black togo bowls and lids not stored inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. At dining area, plastic forks and spoons stored in drawers for customer self service. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
39
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. At prep table, cut cabbage and noodles missing times. Operator placed time items removed from refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach-in freezers near back door, bag of raw pork stored over bags of cooked pork, trays of raw chicken stored over bags of cooked chicken. Also, in walk-in cooler, container of raw chicken stored over container of washed onions. Operator moved onions. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line, employee pull up pants and pulled down shirt then handled wok and scoop without washing hands. Operator spoke to employee, he washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front handwash sink, chair in front of sink. Operator moved chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage area, plastic togo cups used as scoops in multiple flour containers. Operator removed all containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep table, 2 employee drinks on table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles under wok station missing or loose.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers has grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At dry storage area, multiple bulk flour containers have soiled exteriors. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Encrusted food residue on interior of rice warmer pot. Operator moved to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At prep line, black togo bowls not stored inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. At dining area, plastic forks and spoons stored in drawers for customer self service.
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In walk-in cooler, multiple containers of sauces not labeled. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer by back door, trays of raw chicken stored over trays of raw beef. Also in walk-in cooler, raw shrimp and beef stored over unwashed vegetables and Raw chicken stored over shell eggs. Operator moved all,items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, shrimp (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated shrimp out to stock cook line reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. At frying station, 3 containers of chicken have no time marked. Operator stated chicken placed in use 2 hours earlier. Operator marked times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At end of wok station, hose bibb with green hose attached missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front handwash sink, chair in front of sink. At back kitchen handwash sink, mop heads and jacket in sink. All items moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At prep table, plastic container of flour has soiled exterior, also lower shelf soiled with flour residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, plastic containers of chicken wings stored on floor. At front soup station, 2 open case of oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at wok station soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in freezer by back door, fish on tray identified as personal, not labeled nor segregated. Operator moved fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At walk-in cooler, backside of handle has build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, metal cans used in bulk rice. In prep area, plastic cup used in bulk salt and sugar containers. Operator removed all. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, container of rice seasoning not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
35
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In front reach-in freezer, open bag of raw shrimp stored over open bag of cooked shrimp. Also, open case of chicken stored over plastic container of ready to eat food. Operator moved items to correct storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. At frying station, chicken wings held on time with no time marked. Item out for 3 hours. Operator marked time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, in top section of flip,top reach-in cooler, cooked pork (47, 50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated lid open during lunch.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, operator stated egg rolls were cooked 2 days prior, no date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter area, handwash sink has cloth towel in sink. Operator removed. At front counter area, handwash sink has trash can and chair blocking access. Operator moved items to allow access. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At frying station, floor under fryers has build up of grease and debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Multiple gaps in hood filters.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At front prep table, microwave interior has build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At end of cook line, exterior of flour container and lower shelf soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At prep area, white container identified as seasoning not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At prep area, container of soy sauce has plastic togo cup as scoop. In storage area by dish area, plastic togo cup used as scoop in sugar. Operator removed both cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. At walk-in cooler, interior of door has hole at bottom, exposing insulation.
36-51-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At walk-in cooler, inside of handle has build up.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At frying station, cardboard used to hold egg roll bags and togo containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At frying station, wood cutting board has crack. Operator removed from use. Also, at front prep table,e, microwave interior has rust and flaking finish. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In back reach-in freezers, items identified as personal not segregated and labeled.
08B-49-4
26
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, container of sprouts stored under container of raw chicken. Operator moved sprouts to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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 operator DBPR form 5030-104.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At back handwash sink, plastic container stored on sink. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At front prep table, microwave interior soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket of dirty water. Operator removed mop and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood over wok station has grease build up below filters.
36-50-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of multiple bulk plastic containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In walk-in cooler, shelves on right side have rust. Operator has started cleaning and painting shelves in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach-in freezer near back door has ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage shelves, cell phone and nail clippers stored on shelf next to hosien sauce. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple containers have plastic to go cups. Operator removed all cups. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line. Floor in walk-in cooler under shelves. Exterior of walk-in cooler door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
43
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat broccoli, and raw chicken stored over ready to eat bean sprouts. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grey trash can used for bulk rice.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in coolers and freezers in kitchen. Interior of rice cooker near front counter. White cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in back kitchen with aprons stored inside. Aprons removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in pork in reach in cooler near front counter. Bowl in bulk sugar in back kitchen. Can in bulk rice in back kitchen. All items discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee crab legs in reach in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee only rinsing off items with towel in triple sink. Inspector coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under and around reach in freezers in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in back kitchen. Containers of sauce in walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of reach in freezer near rear exit door is rusted. Multiple shelves in walk in cooler are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler near front counter. Exterior of reach in freezers in back kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing cans for scoops. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
39
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - 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. In back reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored on top of ready to eat cut celery in flip top cooler on cook line. Eggs moved and stored correctly. Raw shrimp stored on top of container of ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Shrimp moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live Bee and two spiders present near back door.
35A-09-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands at hand washing sink near rear of kitchen for approximately three seconds. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee re-washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Prep cook cutting carrots with bare hands. Cook stopped, washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
09-17-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees washing hands in triple sink. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of all reach in coolers and freezers in kitchen. White cutting board for flip top cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at front counter blocked by chair. Chair moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf with dry food in dry food storage area. Phone removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employee has hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Large gap above screen door when main rear door is opened - bee present.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment. Floor under reach in freezers in kitchen. Floor near rear exit door. Floor under hot water heater in kitchen. Wall behind cooking equipment. Wall under triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. White reach in freezer near front counter is rusted. Shelf below prep table in kitchen is rusted. Grooved cutting board for flip top cooler in kitchen. Walk in cooler door (interior) is damaged. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Exterior of multiple reach in coolers and handles in kitchen. Exterior of all reach in freezers in kitchen. Gaskets for all reach in coolers and freezers. Shelves in walk in cooler. Glass by rear exit door has cobwebs. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Old can used as scoop for rice in back prep area. Can discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, multiple containers of shrimp, chicken, and pork.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen crawfish in standing water by triple sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near back door exposed to contaminates. Pasta stored next to open screen door in rear of restaurant. Pasta moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
18
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Wok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Wok on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Wok?

Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at China Wok.

How does China Wok compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

China Wok most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has China Wok's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Wok have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent 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.