ARCADIA, DeSoto County

CHINA WOK I

2733 SE HIGHWAY 70, ARCADIA, FL 34266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Apr 16, 2026
City
ARCADIA
County
DeSoto
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24517710

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over a container of cooked breaded chicken in the walk in cooler, owner moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24517705

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed two containers of vitamins on the shelf on cook line, owner removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24517713

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the back hand washing sink by back door, owner replaced. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24517707

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in a container of flour in storage area, owner removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24517712

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 24517711

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of equipment on cook line soiled with grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 24517706

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil torn that is used as shelf cover for food on cook line.

08B-12-5

Detail 24517708

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of onions, mushrooms, and carrots not covered in the walk in cooler, owner covered food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 24517709

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wash cloth solution on floor by 3-compartment sink, owner picked up. Corrected On-Site

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 24194774

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of soy sauce on the cook line dented, owner voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-45-4

Detail 24194771

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves on the cook line.

35B-01-4

Detail 24194772

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back screen door.

08B-38-4

Detail 24194777

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed duck sauce and soy sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler, owner moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24194775

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24194778

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24194776

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 24194773

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler a container of sliced cabbage, onions, mushrooms, and broccoli not covered, owner covered all containers with film. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24194769

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves are rusted and pitted. Repeat Violation

45-06-4

Detail 24194770

Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher is blocked by a reach in freezer at the front counter, owner moved reach in freezer to different area. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 23743071

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching garbage can then grab clean dish from the shelf with no hand wash, the owner stopped employee, and explained importance of hand washing, employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 23743068

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cabbage in a carry out bag in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 23743066

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and raw hard shell eggs stored over cooked yellow rice. Operator moved to different shelve. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23743074

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed drain cleaner next to yellow rice cooking, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23743061

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing his hands in the 3 compartment sink, owner explained for employee to wash hands at the hand wash sink.

11-27-4

Detail 23743072

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. Printed a copy for operator. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23743062

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. Printed a copy for operator at time of inspection, operator signed by end of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23743065

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler sliced cabbage, cooked chicken, that does not have a date marked on it

13-07-4

Detail 23743067

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while cooking, employee took off. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23743069

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of chicken and one container of beef on the floor in the walk in cooler. Two containers of soy sauce on the floor next to the cans.

22-08-4

Detail 23743063

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris in it.

23-03-4

Detail 23743070

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with grease buildup. Repeat Violation

35B-09-4

Detail 23743075

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen door is torn at the back door.

08B-12-5

Detail 23743064

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in front reach in freezer uncovered. Observed in walk in cooler broccoli, onions, chicken, mushrooms uncovered. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23743073

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler the shelves are rusted and pitted. Repeat Violation

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 23541782

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23541787

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple dry goods. Operator removed the bowls. Corrected On-Site

33-12-4

Detail 23541781

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed their dumpster with its bottom left side rusted out.

23-03-4

Detail 23541783

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with grease build up.

12B-13-4

Detail 23541786

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee water bottle in the walk in and standing coolers.

08B-12-5

Detail 23541788

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in the front counter reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered them. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23541785

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed the operator thawing shrimp and beef in standing water. Operator placed the beef in the walk in cooler and the shrimp under running water. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23541784

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler with rusted shelves.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

50-09-4

Detail 22457373

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

22-09-5

Detail 22457376

Basic - Food storage container for non time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed dry storage containers of flours with old debris on exterior surfaces.

08B-12-5

Detail 22457375

Basic - Stored food not covered. Food not covered at front counter reach in cooler. Operator covered. Observed open pans of pinko and flour in shelving at dry storage area. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

21-03-4

Detail 22457372

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Dumped added water only and bleach. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 22457374

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at 25ppm corrected to 50 ppm.

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

22-45-4

Detail 22196265

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee finish cutting vegetables and rinse knife then place in container under cabinet where clean dishes are stored. No 3 step cleaning of utensils. Read side and provided handout for dishwashing in 3 bay sink via email.

08A-17-6

Detail 22196272

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 shrimp in reach in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 22196271

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); ; Poultry (42F - Cold Holding); pork (54F - Cold Holding) on reach in prep top cooler across from cookline. Cooler not maintaining foods at correct temperature during peak working times. Manager turned cooler down from 40F to 34F. Foods need to recook to 41F within 4hours.

11-26-1

Detail 22196263

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 had employee read and sign paperwork during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22196266

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch bin.

50-09-4

Detail 22196267

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-12-5

Detail 22196269

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open Monster can stored with and over frozen foods on open rack in reach in freezer across from dishwash area.

10-01-5

Detail 22196262

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 handle of scoop buried in sugar.

33-06-4

Detail 22196264

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. No trash can near the handsink at side kitchen.

42-01-4

Detail 22196268

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 22196270

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-09-4

Detail 22196261

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 21568813

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at chemicals storage area.

32-02-4

Detail 21568815

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-04-4

Detail 21568812

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing door on restroom.

23-03-4

Detail 21568816

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan at back door with dust buildup on fan cover.

08B-12-5

Detail 21568814

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed large pans of flour and pinko stored in shelves at dry storage with no cover.

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-17-6

Detail 21231405

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. Raw fish and beef over shrimp in reach in freezer. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21231408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 47F, rice noodles in water 47F, tofu 47F, noodles 47F ambient air 55F. Walk-in cooler partially broken can only maintain air at 55F. All foods in cooler must be used within 4 hours. By 7 pm today or discarded. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 21231407

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate cooler temperature. Observed walk-in cooler at 55F ambient air and food placed in cooler to cool from cooking temp to 41F within 6 hours. All cooked foods must be served within 4 hours or discarded due to no ability to cold hold at 41F or below. All freezers are full coolers at cookline are full. Walk-in cooler is not functioning and repair is waiting on parts. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21231409

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.walk-in cooler unable to maintain 41F. Repair says it will be tomorrow before repair can be made. No potentially hazardous foods may be stored in this unit until able to maintain foods below 41F. Warning

21-07-4

Detail 21231406

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Found at 0ppm corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 20853009

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed produce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20853008

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind ready to eat carrots at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 20853012

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 at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20853011

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 5 Lbs. Of fried rice 60°F at cookline prep table. Operator discarded the food item.

02D-01-5

Detail 20853010

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

Nov 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-13-5

Detail 20653934

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 shrimp over celery. Operator removed the celery from underneath the Make Table. Corrected On-Site

08A-11-5

Detail 20653940

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken over multiple water bottles at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20653942

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp behind ready to eat carrots. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 20653936

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20653938

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20653931

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wallet and cell phone of employee at prep table. Operator removed the items. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20653941

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline.

08B-38-4

Detail 20653932

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn starch bag at dry storage area. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20653935

Basic - Prep Table shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed bottom shelf of prep table.

22-16-4

Detail 20653937

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

25-02-4

Detail 20653933

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks in tray at pick up area with food contact surface exposed. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20653939

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container.