China Wok in Clearwater
Last inspected:
1506 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755China Wok in Clearwater has been emergency-closed once, on February 4, 2021, for rodent activity. Across 26 inspections since 2022, the facility has accumulated 140 violations, averaging 5.4 per inspection, and has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $4,240 in fines. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern: proper hand and arm washing violations appear in at least 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in at least 5, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 5. The facility also shows recurring issues with food in good condition, chemical storage, and time as a control measure. Most recent inspections show continued violation findings — the December 30, 2025 routine inspection found 18 violations including high-priority hand washing and shell stock deficiencies, documented as Inspection Completed - No Further Action. The February 18, 2025 inspection found 6 violations including employee health policy and hand washing violations, also completed with no further action.
Most recent closure: February 4, 2021 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Wok in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
China Wok in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
China Wok in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $4,240.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021008023 | $400.00 | Feb 4, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2015008285 | $3,840.00 | Jan 20, 2015 | District 15 |
China Wok in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
China Wok in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Wok in Clearwater last inspected?
- China Wok in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was China Wok in Clearwater last shut down?
- China Wok in Clearwater was last shut down on February 4, 2021 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at China Wok in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Wok in Clearwater are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has China Wok in Clearwater had?
- China Wok in Clearwater has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Wok in Clearwater find?
- China Wok in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 23, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Wok in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, China Wok in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- Has China Wok in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, China Wok in Clearwater has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,240.00 in fines.
- How much has China Wok in Clearwater been fined?
- China Wok in Clearwater has been fined a total of $4,240.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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