Venice, Sarasota County

CHINA WOK #1455

1455 E VENICE AVE #204, Venice, FL 34292

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
May 27, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 24595352

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen Chicken stored in direct contact with to go bags.

03F-02-5

Detail 24595351

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator had items on Time form but no time marking, operator stated items were out for one hour.

11-26-1

Detail 24595353

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. Observed some employees without reporting agreement.

14-69-4

Detail 24595350

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer.

33-11-4

Detail 24595349

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing in shared dumpster.

25-06-4

Detail 24595354

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service use to go containers not inverted in prep area.

42-03-5

Detail 24595348

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 electrical drill stored next to sodas in dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24595355

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths not stored in solution on cook line. Operator removed cloths and placed in solution. Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 23949451

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for cooked pork in the refrigerator behind the front counter. The operator removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23949453

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on the walk in cooler door handle. The operator cleaned the door handle. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23949452

Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between food prep table and a reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the knife for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-09-4

Detail 23481908

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves handle the cash register then handle raw shrimp without changing gloves.

08B-38-4

Detail 23481910

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed unwashed cabbage stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the cabbage. Corrected On-Site

06-08-5

Detail 23481909

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed frozen chicken thawing under barely running cold water. The operator increased the water flow. Corrected On-Site

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-01-5

Detail 23087967

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for cooked beef in the reach in cooler near the front counter. The operator removed the plastic bowl. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23087966

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the chest style reach in freezer nearest the walk in cooler.

35B-01-4

Detail 23087965

Basic - Rear ext screen door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

14-15-4

Detail 22471700

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed lo mein sauce stored in a nonfood-grade bucket in the walk in cooler. The operator transferred the sauce to a food-grade container. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22471701

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored over uncooked noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22471702

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a soiled door gasket for the chest style reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 22119679

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented #10 can of baby corn in the dry storage area. The operator segregated the can for return. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22119680

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the three compartment sink. The operator labeled the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22119676

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop in the refrigerator behind the front counter. The operator removed the plastic bowl. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22119678

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the chest reach in freezer in the prep area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22119675

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in the chest reach in freezer in the prep area. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22119677

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the screen door at the rear of the building not protected with a self closing device.

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03F-10-5

Detail 21631153

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked chicken 44F cold holding, egg rolls 45F cold holding, and raw shell eggs 47F ambient temperature out at room temperature with no written plan. Operator was emailed time as public health control forms. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 21631156

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license in folder under front counter. Operator displayed the current license on wall behind the front counter. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21631154

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer by prep area.

23-03-4

Detail 21631151

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

14-33-4

Detail 21631152

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted and pitted.

14-17-4

Detail 21631150

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21631155

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

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21177134

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ground pork over ready to eat crab meat. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21177135

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken 55°F next to Deep Fryers at prep table. Operator placed food item in the Reach in Cooler to reach a temperature of 41°F or below. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21177136

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

13-03-4

Detail 21177132

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

10-01-5

Detail 21177133

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

Nov 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 20671678

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for storage in reach in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 20671680

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled cook line.

31B-03-4

Detail 20671686

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator added soap. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20671679

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple handles in kitchen with food debris build up. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20671681

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked ceiling tiles.

14-69-4

Detail 20671683

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in multiple cabinet freezers. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20671685

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20671682

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets, reach and walk in cooler. Observed hoods soiled with grease build up.

35B-03-4

Detail 20671684

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door not self closing.

Jul 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 20320710

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pills over food. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 20320711

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken, shrimp, beef, on same shelf in Walk in Cooler. Operator moved to separate shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20320723

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed storage containers for rice and flour soiled. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20320713

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles with food residue build up. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20320712

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled, stained ceiling tile in kitchen

14-38-4

Detail 20320717

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken storage containers in walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 20320719

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and pork in containers on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 20320714

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage bags around dumpster pad, shared dumpster.

14-69-4

Detail 20320721

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20320716

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 in rice container.

23-03-4

Detail 20320715

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and dirt build up on hood filters. Observed reach and walk in cooler with slime like build up. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20320718

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-06-4

Detail 20320720

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20320722

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation