Apollo Beach, Hillsborough County

CHINA WOK

258 APOLLO BEACH BLVD, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Apr 7, 2026
City
Apollo Beach
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 24497646

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork in grocery bags in chest freezer. Manager began placing in food grade bags. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 24497648

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle in sugar and corn starch.

32-12-6

Detail 24497645

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24497647

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24202451

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce in reach in cooler. Manager placed sauce on top at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24202448

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink, manager replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24202454

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, pork, and chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.

32-12-6

Detail 24202452

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.

40-06-5

Detail 24202449

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 24202450

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 24202453

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

03F-02-5

Detail 23624362

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. For chicken held on time. Operator time stamped at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23624357

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli 77 F on counter.

31A-11-4

Detail 23624359

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator emptied water in handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 23624354

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink, operator replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23624356

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23624358

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on drink on prep table.

23-03-4

Detail 23624360

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer.

42-01-4

Detail 23624355

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23624361

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter, employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23051146

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in freezer. Priority: High Priority

02C-02-5

Detail 23051145

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in reach in cooler not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate

08B-38-4

Detail 23051147

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Sauces on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

10-17-4

Detail 23051148

Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 23051149

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

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22635235

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024.

03A-02-5

Detail 22635228

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 52 F- retemp 40 F, beef 47 F- retemp 39 F, shrimp 50 F- retemp 41 F, wontons 54 F. Operator placed items on ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22635234

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs in reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22635229

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar located in dry storage. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22635233

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22635232

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22635230

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Outside of chest freezer soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 22635231

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

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 22356991

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 22356985

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 56 F- retemp 55 F, chicken 55 F- retemp 41 F, shrimp 55 F- retemp 42 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed items on ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 22356990

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 Compartment Sink.

22-02-4

Detail 22356989

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

02C-02-5

Detail 22356986

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls in reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22356987

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of sugar and flour, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22356988

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 22356981

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 22356983

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor near 3 Compartment Sink, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 22356984

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

25-02-4

Detail 22356982

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks near register. Employee placed all handle first. Corrected On-Site

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21886949

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 47 F in reach in cooler, operator placed on ice at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21886946

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls cooked yesterday not date marked in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21886948

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of chicken in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21886947

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-19-4

Detail 21772903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 21772902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink next to walk in cooler slow drain. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: Time Extended

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21627067

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork 46 F, chicken 47 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed items on ice. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21627068

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 11/20/22. Rong H Chen Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21627063

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs cooked yesterday not date marked in reach in cooler. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21627069

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 5/30/2021 Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21627064

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no Handle in chicken in reach in cooler. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21627066

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle next to rice cooker. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21627062

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and sauces on floor next to walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

33-19-4

Detail 21627060

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21627061

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21627065

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink next to walk in cooler slow drain. Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 21153367

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly near 3 Compartment Sink 1 live fly near dry storage close to dining area

03A-02-5

Detail 21153360

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 47 F- re temped 35 F, raw shrimp 50 F- retemp 43F, raw beef 50F- retemp 43 F,raw chicken 45 F- re temped 41 F, all placed on ice in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21153361

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to walk in cooler blocked with boxes, operator removed boxes at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21153363

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 21153368

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach near dry storage area, operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21153365

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat on top of restaurant food storage bags in dry storage area, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21153362

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21153366

Basic - Food stored on floor. Peppers and carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21153364

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink next to walk in cooler drains slowly.

Dec 2, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 20696616

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pork stored in a non-food-grade bag, located inside walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 20696613

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped cooked shrimp (47°F - Cold Holding) at 11:00 am, operator placed cooked shrimp on ice. Re-temped cooked shrimp (37 °F - Cold Holding) at 12:04pm.

22-02-4

Detail 20696620

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

36-37-5

Detail 20696614

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20696617

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed deep cut marks in cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20696615

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal hat stored on metal preparation table next to a box of broccoli. Operator relocated item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20696618

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put on hat at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20696610

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of exterior door. Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 20696619

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on the ground around dumpster that is shared with plaza.

08B-12-5

Detail 20696621

Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) Observed raw chicken stored inside walk in cooler uncovered. 2) Observed corn starch in dry storage area uncovered. Operator covered both items at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20696612

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored in a manner to allow proper drying at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20696611

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on preparation area and not in sanitizer solution between uses.

Jul 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 20377867

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sponge stored inside handwash sink.operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20377866

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

14-09-4

Detail 20377869

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board has heavy cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

35B-01-4

Detail 20377870

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

23-03-4

Detail 20377868

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