What is China Wok's health inspection score?

China Wok has a SafeDine safety score of 33 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was China Wok last inspected?

China Wok was last inspected on January 18, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Wok have?

China Wok has 109 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Wok safe to eat at?

China Wok has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does China Wok serve?

China Wok serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Wok

Name: China Wok
Address: 4849 SUNNYVALE ST, Dallas, 75216
Rating: 33

4849 SUNNYVALE ST, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/18/2024

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Chinese•South Dallas

Better than 60% of chinese restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Jan 18, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

10.9

Avg Violations

27 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-67

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-11 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4849 SUNNYVALE ST, Dallas, TX 75216

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Jul 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2020

1 inspections

5 intermediate

10 basic

Jan

Jun 2020

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Jan 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

7 basic

Jan

Oct 2021

1 inspections

4 intermediate

11 basic

Sep 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Sep

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Jan 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Jan 24

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 86

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener has residue, shall be clean to sight
DAL-2*18 Use toxic according to manufacturer direction−5
Keep sanitize solution at 50-100ppm of Cl

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
wiping cloths need to stored between use in bucket
DAL-4*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2
utensils need to be inverted from contamination
DAL-5*45 Drying Mops-air dry−2
mop water shall be drained and hanged
DAL-6*46 Enclosed toilet room w/self closing doors−2
RR door shall self close
DAL-7*42 Nonfood-contact surfaces material−2
shelves bottom for prep table has rust build up
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
observed personal drink at food prep table
DAL-9*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
vegetables observed in WIC on floor, shall be off floor 6 inches .
DAL-10*40 Store single-service item in original package−2
items stored between equipment not allowed

Base deductions−26 pts

Oct 23

Routine InspectionScore: 79

3 Med9 Basic

12 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-1*07 Food safe, good condition, unadulterated, and honestly presented−5
Detail interior of ice machine to remove build up
DAL-2*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
Observed employee using bare hands to handle cooked chicken
DAL-3*18 Medicines labeled and stored properly−5
Observed Thera-Flu liquid on storage shelf

Basic (9)

−18 pts

DAL-4*27 Cool TCS foods using proper methods−2
Several containers of cooked chicken out at room temp. (COS)
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
Must provide use by dates on cooked (RTE) foods stored in walk in cooler with expiration dates.
DAL-6*33 Rinsing procedures - 3 compartment sink−2
Observed staff just rinsing dishes off- wash properly
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed open container of oil on the floor- store at least 6 inches off the floor. (COS)
DAL-9*39 Equipment and Utensils Storage−2
Observed ice scoop inside of the large ice bin.
DAL-10*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean and sanitize white piping underneath 3 compartment sink- build up seen.
DAL-11*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Repair the bottom restroom/staff door- not in good repair. Bottom section missing. Clean and sanitize all storage area in kitchen/front counter. Properly seal around back exit door- daylight seen.
DAL-12*47 Other Violations−2
Remove items from inside of mop sink.

Base deductions−33 pts

Mar 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-8*15 Bare hands contact with ready-to-eat foods−5
observed staff preparing vegetables with the common name

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
observed employee at serving line without hair restraints
DAL-2*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
no RFSM on site during the inspection
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
cooked ready to eat foods stored inside the walk in cooler must be date marked with the used by date ( chicken cooked/ pasta) stored inside of walk in cooler
DAL-4*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
food stored on the floor of walk in cooler - store 6 inches off the floor
DAL-5*46 Physical Facilities Premises−2
detail clean restroom ( sink/toilet)
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
clean exterior of equipment line/ exterior of bulk ingredients container
DAL-7*40 Handle & dispense of cleaned utensils, single-use−2
invert single service items when not use

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 22

Routine InspectionScore: 83

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
DAL-3*09 Raw ready to eat - Food protected from cross contamination by separating, storage, preparation,−5
DAL-8*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
Excessive amount of chlorine in bucket

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
DAL-4*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions−2
Door left open
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Water bottle on prep area
DAL-6*32 Nonfood surfaces-design to be cleaned easily−2
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-9*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
Damaged ceiling
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2

Base deductions−29 pts

Oct 21

Routine InspectionScore: 70

4 Med11 Basic

15 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CHICKEN AT 43.6*F, SLICED CABBAGE 53.5*F
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
CHICKEN 127.9*F ON PREP TABLE
DAL-10*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-3*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
FOOD CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF OPEN FOODS; COVER ALL IN COOLERS
DAL-5*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE ALL CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-8*25 Controlling pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to elim−2
OBSERVED FLIES LANDING ON SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-11*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
OBSERVED GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR
DAL-12*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
DAL-13*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
UNCOVERED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX USED FOR RAW CHICKEN
DAL-14*39 Loosely cover cooling foods−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-15*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2

Base deductions−42 pts

Jan 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands after handling soiled equip/utensil−5
FAILURE TO WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING TRASH: BROCCOLI DISCARDED
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SLICED CABBAGE 55*F STORED ON PREP TABLE , GARLIC 44*F IN RIC
DAL-8*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
RAW CHICKEN STORED BEHIND RAW SHRIMP; RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE RAW BEEF IN WIC
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-4*39 Loosely cover cooling foods−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLERS
DAL-5*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-7*47 Health permit posted−2
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
DAL-9*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-11*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL

Base deductions−34 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 80

4 Med7 Basic

11 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-1*12 Gloves Single Use−5
OBSERVED RFSM WASHING GLOVES
DAL-5*14 Wash hands after all other activities−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-11*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CABBAGE 67*7F, RAW CHICKEN 67*F

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING IN KITCHEN; PERSONAL DRINK STORED IN PREP AREA
DAL-3*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD
DAL-4*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
DAL-7*22 <<< RFSM / KNOWLEDGE / FOOD HANDLER >>>−2
FOOD HANDLERS- CERTIFICATE NOT ON SITE PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR
DAL-9*47 Health permit posted−2
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
DAL-10*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY

Base deductions−34 pts

Jan 20

Routine InspectionScore: 70

5 Med10 Basic

15 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

DAL-11*14 When to wash hands−5
LACK OF HAND WASHING
DAL-14*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
HOT WIGS 88*F, 125* ON SERVING LINE
DAL-5*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ALL THOROUGHLY
DAL-6*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
RAW BEEF 46*F, CABBAGE 56*F STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-7*20 Conveying Sewage−5
HANDSINK BACKING UP IN KITCHEN

Basic (10)

−20 pts

DAL-10*39 In-use utensils, between-use storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food prep−2
BOWLS USED FOR SCOOPING
DAL-12*31 No soap at handsink−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL
DAL-13*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST IN CUSTOMER VIEW
DAL-15*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN ALL
DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE
DAL-2*45 Ceiling easily cleanable and light in color−2
REPLACE CEILING TILE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE
DAL-3*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
PROVIDE FOR ALL IN COOLERS
DAL-4*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*32 Approved Food Contact Equip.−2
REMOVE CARDBOARD AND SHEETROCK LINING FROM SHELVES
DAL-9*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED WITH CUSTOMERS FOOD

Base deductions−45 pts

Jul 19

Routine InspectionScore: 83

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
raw chicken: 47.6 f raw beef: 48.6 f
DAL-2*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
COOKED BEEF: 103.0 F COOKED CHICKEN: 70.9 F

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NO CITY OF DALLAS REGISTERED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE
DAL-4*28 Date marking commercially prepared RTE/ TCS food−2
COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED
DAL-5*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
KITCHEN HAND SINK BASIN BLOCKED WITH UTENSILS
DAL-6*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN WORKERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF RESTING ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER
DAL-8*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
WATER ON THE FLOORS OF THE KITCHEN
DAL-9*47 Handwashing signage−2
NO HAND WASH SIGN IN THE RESTROOM
DAL-10*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
SANITIZING TOWEL RESTING ON A FOOD PREPARATION TABLE SURFACE

Base deductions−26 pts

Jan 19

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Walls and ceilings, studs, joists, and rafters−2
REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES (DINING ROOM)
DAL-2*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
KITCHEN COOKS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER
DAL-4*47 Handwashing signage−2
HAND WASH SIGNS NEEDED FOR TWO RESTROOM HAND SINKS
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
CLEAN UPPER REACH IN COOLER GASKET (MOLD PRESENT)
DAL-7*32 Damaged Equipment−2
REPLACE OLD, BROKEN AND BRITTLE REFRIGERATOR GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLER DOORS

Base deductions−17 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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