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CHINA WOK

2881 CLARK RD STE 12 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3398450
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8525283
DBPR license6804603

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#12High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a box of medicine stored above foods near the front counter. The operator properly stored the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touch their bare arms then handle clean equipment on the cook line. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

#14High Priority12A-28-4

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. Observed an employee touch their clothing then handle clean equipment on the cook line. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.

#15High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee not sanitizing dishware after washing and rinsing in the three compartment sink.

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked noodles in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (47F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler nearest the front counter. The operator stated the items have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator placed the items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#18High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (100F – Hot Holding) in the kitchen. The operator placed the rice in a warmer for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a container of flour blocking access to the hand sink in the back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg rolls prepared on site not date marked after 24 hours.

Basic 11

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the door handle of the walk in cooler soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a hole in the ceiling above the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-16-4

Basic – Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed clean aprons stored hanging in the employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking from an open container on the cook line.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.

#6Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed the scoop used for rice stored hanging against a soiled wall in the back of the kitchen.

#7Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of the chest freezer in has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic33-38-4

Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels for the hand sink in the back of the kitchen.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in and walk in cooler door gaskets soiled with a black substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the food preparation surface of the reach in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.