China Wok in Palm Bay
Last inspected:
1150 Malabar Rd #119, Palm Bay, FL 32907China Wok in Palm Bay has accumulated 333 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.1 per visit, more than double the typical food establishment rate. The restaurant has faced two warnings and one administrative complaint, with recurring violations in hand washing, food contact surfaces, and employee health reporting. In 2021, inspectors documented a fire safety violation for lack of hood suppression system on cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors, a hazard the operator was required to remediate through the city fire inspector.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Wok in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
11
violations / inspection
11 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
China Wok in Palm Bay: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 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.
Only 1/2 of the hood suppression is working at this time- one of the motors is out-the operator has an appointment to have replaced this afternoon
Talked with city of Palm Bay fire inspector Graham they will be out to check establishment tomorrow to ensure second motor replaced and hood system is properly working
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 Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections53 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Wok in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Wok in Palm Bay last inspected?
- China Wok in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Wok in Palm Bay?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Wok in Palm Bay are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has China Wok in Palm Bay had?
- China Wok in Palm Bay has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Wok in Palm Bay find?
- China Wok in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Wok in Palm Bay ever been shut down?
- No, China Wok in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has China Wok in Palm Bay had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Wok in Palm Bay has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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