China Wok in Green Cove Springs
Last inspected:
1305 N Orange Ave Ste 127, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043China Wok in Green Cove Springs has accumulated 285 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.2 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach and rodent activity. Fire safety violations included improperly installed cooking equipment with no hood suppression system, exposed and scorched electrical wires on the cook line, and a malfunctioning fire alarm panel. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines, with recent enforcement activity showing repeated emergency orders and administrative complaints through 2025.
Most recent closure: July 30, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Wok in Green Cove Springs: Comparison to Clay County Averages
This Facility
9.2
violations / inspection
9.2 violations per inspection
Clay County Avg
5.51
violations / inspection
5.51 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Clay County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
China Wok in Green Cove Springs: Emergency Closure History (2)
China Wok in Green Cove Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025067150 | $800.00 | Jul 30, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2024028779 | $800.00 | Feb 26, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 5--2022014639 | $400.00 | Dec 21, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
China Wok in Green Cove Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (7)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Installed flat grill at end of hood system on China Wok side not completely under hood suppression system. About 1/3 of grill extending past hood system. Notified Clay County Fire Marshal via phone during inspection.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Fire alarm panel in trouble mode/sounding alarm. For reporting purposes only.
Fire alarm panel of rear exit to kitchen on Pan Asian side is sounding alarm for what appears to be for a pull station, per manager this is the panel for the entire strip mall and it constantly goes off, no visible signs of pulled fire alarms in establishment
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-10-16: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.
Multiple exposed wires, spliced wires, and wire nuts scorched on cook line on dish machine side in dine in restaurant, - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-17: - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-18:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-10-16: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.
Multiple exposed wires, spliced wires, and wire nuts scorched on cook line on dish machine side in dine in restaurant, - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-17:
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.
Multiple exposed wires, spliced wires, and wire nuts scorched on cook line on dish machine side in dine in restaurant,
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Laying on exhaust of gas fired water heater. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Equipment added to end of cook line not under suppression system. Flat grill.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
China Wok in Green Cove Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Wok in Green Cove Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Wok in Green Cove Springs last inspected?
- China Wok in Green Cove Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 3, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was China Wok in Green Cove Springs last shut down?
- China Wok in Green Cove Springs was last shut down on July 30, 2025 for roach 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 Green Cove Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Wok in Green Cove Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has China Wok in Green Cove Springs had?
- China Wok in Green Cove Springs has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Wok in Green Cove Springs find?
- China Wok in Green Cove Springs was most recently inspected on October 3, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has China Wok in Green Cove Springs ever been shut down?
- Yes, China Wok in Green Cove Springs has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has China Wok in Green Cove Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Wok in Green Cove Springs has 7 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has China Wok in Green Cove Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, China Wok in Green Cove Springs has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has China Wok in Green Cove Springs been fined?
- China Wok in Green Cove Springs has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 3 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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