East Wok in Tavares
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2002 Sr 19 Ste 110, Tavares, FL 32778East Wok in Tavares has a deeply concerning violation record. Across 22 inspections over the past four years, the facility accumulated 167 violations, averaging 7.6 per inspection—nearly 50 percent higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive and recurring: improper hand and arm washing was cited in at least 10 inspections, chemical storage violations appeared in 6 inspections, and consumer advisory violations (indicating the facility failed to warn diners of elevated risk) were documented in at least 9 inspections. Employee health policy and reporting violations—including sick workers and failure to report illness—were cited in at least 6 separate inspections. Additional high-priority findings included parasite destruction (4 inspections), approved food source violations (3 inspections), shell stock violations, and food contact surface contamination. The facility has never been emergency-closed despite this pattern of systemic control failures across all major food safety domains. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 identified 12 violations including high-priority violations for hand washing, chemical storage, and consumer advisory, with the disposition marked "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
East Wok in Tavares: Comparison to Lake County Averages
East Wok in Tavares: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
East Wok in Tavares: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was East Wok in Tavares last inspected?
- East Wok in Tavares was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at East Wok in Tavares?
- The most frequently cited violations at East Wok in Tavares are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has East Wok in Tavares had?
- East Wok in Tavares has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of East Wok in Tavares find?
- East Wok in Tavares was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has East Wok in Tavares ever been shut down?
- No, East Wok in Tavares has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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