China Wok in Tampa
Last inspected:
8412 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33604China Wok in Tampa has accumulated 347 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 12 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Food contact surfaces, chemical storage, and hand washing represent the facility's top recurring compliance issues. A fire safety citation documented a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone by the back door.
Most recent closure: January 27, 2016 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Wok in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
11.9
violations / inspection
11.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.75
violations / inspection
5.75 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
China Wok in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 16:04:00 |
China Wok in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016005226 | $400.00 | Jan 28, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
China Wok in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By back door **Warning**
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 Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections38 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections39 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections29 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
China Wok in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Wok in Tampa last inspected?
- China Wok in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was China Wok in Tampa last shut down?
- China Wok in Tampa was last shut down on January 27, 2016 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 Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Wok in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has China Wok in Tampa had?
- China Wok in Tampa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Wok in Tampa find?
- China Wok in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Wok in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, China Wok in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has China Wok in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Wok in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has China Wok in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, China Wok in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has China Wok in Tampa been fined?
- China Wok in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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