Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

CHINA WOK

2150 TAMIAMI TRL #11, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
4 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Port Charlotte
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 24543484

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee vitamins/supplements stored on shelves with food and above food preparation surfaces. The operator properly stored the vitamins. Corrected On-Site

08A-11-5

Detail 24543486

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken stored over a container with iced tea in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24543490

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, raw shell eggs, and raw ground pork stored over sauces in the walk in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24543493

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding) on the cook line. The operator stated the chicken has been held for approximately 30 minutes. The operator was emailed a time as public health control form. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 24543487

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.

41-17-4

Detail 24543485

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles containing a yellow liquid near the handwashing sink. The operator labeled the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24543489

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2025.

40-06-5

Detail 24543492

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones and a vape stored with food in preparation surfaces in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24543491

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken door handles on a reach in freezer.

14-10-4

Detail 24543488

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a non-food grade handheld cement mixer used for food preparation. The operator took the mixer out of service. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24543483

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. The operator moved the shrimp to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 24133657

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris and a metal scrubber in hand sink at front counter. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24133659

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, pork, vegetables, lo mein noodles in walk in without date marking on when prepared. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24133658

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in cooler, with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24133662

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them, on reach in cooler.

25-06-4

Detail 24133661

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on line not inverted upside down. Observed employee inverting them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24133660

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 5 gallon buckets in walk in not covered for protection. Repeat Violation

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 23970186

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo containers being used as a scoop, with no handle. Observed operator removing container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23970187

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sauce in 5 gallon container without a lid on it. Observed operator placing lid on container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23970188

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket wringer. Observed operator hanging up mop. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23970185

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour without identifying label. Observed operator putting label on container. Repeat Violation

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 23811410

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a can of burn spray on speed rack above cooked chicken. Observed operator remove and store properly. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23811409

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 small bowls being used as scoops with out handles on bowls. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23811411

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on backsides of handles, on reach in coolers and at make station, food debris build up Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23811412

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces ( Sweet and Sour, Brown Sauce) in 5 gallon buckets, sitting on floor. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23811413

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on drying shelf a couple of containers with old day dots on them.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23338063

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler by handwashing sink in front as you enter kitchen.Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 23338064

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing tiles in kitchen, exposing unsealed concrete Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: Observed tile missing and in sealed concrete throughout during call back inspection. Time Extended

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 23119738

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in reach in freezer, in process of freezing over uncovered container of egg rolls. Observed operator pull egg rolls and put them away properly, away from raw product. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23119745

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 expired employee food certifications. One expired in July and 3 expired in August. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23119742

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two metal bowls in reach in cook line to use for raw meat scooping. Observed operator taking them out and putting into dish Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23119739

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on back side of reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23119744

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water stains on them making them not easily cleanable Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23119737

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket at reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen Warning

10-20-4

Detail 23119743

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on bar of salamander causing potential cross contamination. Observed operator removing tongs Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23119740

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris on them in reach in cooler by hand washing sink as you enter kitchen Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23119736

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed all Togo containers on cook line not inverted with open end down. Observed employees inverting to proper inversion Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23119741

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple foods in walk in freezer and reach in freezer without covering for protection. Observed operator pull items and covered them properly Corrected On-Site Warning

36-02-5

Detail 23119735

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing tiles in kitchen, exposing unsealed concrete Warning

Nov 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

12B-02-4

Detail 23337828

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in prep area. Observed employee throwing away food. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 23337832

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and sauce splatteron floor, all around kitchen area. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23337829

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door propped wide open. Observed operator closing screen door. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23337831

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler not covered. Observed cooks covering items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 23337830

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed missing tiles, with unsealed concrete exposed Repeat Violation

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 22525885

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one Hunts #10 can ketchup , three #5 cans Amoy Gold Label Soy Sauce dented. Pulled from shelf.

41-10-4

Detail 22525888

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.observed a gallon of bleach stored on can good shelf.

31A-09-4

Detail 22525887

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed back hand washing sink blocked with a prep table and five gallon buckets

41-04-4

Detail 22525891

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed one gallon of Furnace/Retort Cement on storage shelf with can goods.

40-06-5

Detail 22525889

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a bottle of perfume/cologne on food storage shelf

12B-06-4

Detail 22525890

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed pack of cigarettes on back food storage shelf, next to back door

35B-01-4

Detail 22525886

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bae red gap at back door

08B-12-5

Detail 22525884

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed two bins of white substance not covered, left exposed. Observed employee putting lid on.

42-01-4

Detail 22525892

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop with head inside f mop bucket. Not stored with mop head inverted up or hanging mop to air dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 22525883

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two bins with white substance inside with out label

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 22192415

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22192413

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. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22192414

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22192418

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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22192411

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 22192412

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22192417

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 at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22192416

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 9

12A-29-4

Detail 21885148

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline touching garbage can. Educated the employee and operator to compliance by employee washing hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21885147

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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21885149

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 cooked chicken at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 21885152

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.

53B-02-5

Detail 21885154

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 21885150

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21885151

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21885146

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21885153

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-13-5

Detail 21645338

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat tomato sauce underneath. Operator removed the ready to eat underneath. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21645340

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw eggs at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21645343

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. Observed raw chicken over raw egg rolls. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21645342

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21645341

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed under 135F next to Warmer Holding Unit for rice. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21645339

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple containers of food items at dry storage area towards the back of kitchen.

May 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-28-4

Detail 21057539

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 employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21057544

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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21057537

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 cooked chicken at frontline prep table. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21057540

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at Make Table. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 21057541

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at Make Table.

14-09-4

Detail 21057542

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Make Table.

08B-38-4

Detail 21057538

Basic - Food stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21057543

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple containers of sugar, salt, and flour at kitchen.

Sep 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 20546977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over egg rolls. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20546979

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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20546978

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaning can spray next to food containers. Operator moved the chemical to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20546975

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at Make Table and can opener blade at prep table.

08B-38-4

Detail 20546974

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food containers at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20546980

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in container of room temperature water next Warmer Holding Unit at frontline. Operator removed the water out of the holding container for scoop. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20546976

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation