A Chinese restaurant in Nashville’s Hermitage neighborhood was reported for multiple food safety violations on Tuesday. Inspectors noted multiple sanitation concerns at China Wok. The inspection resulted in a health score of 78 from the Tennessee Department of Health.
Please note that the score mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on September 16 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- China Wok was cited for old food debris, a missing ‘No Smoking’ sign, and more food safety violations.
- Some menu highlights at the Chinese food facility are Boneless Spare Ribs, Chicken Noodle Soup, and Beef Lo Mein, among others.
- A reinspection may be conducted at China Wok in the coming months.
China Wok
Food served at China Wok (Source:chinawok11.com)
- Where: 5751 Old Hickory Blvd Ste 109, Hermitage, TN 37076
- When: September 16, 2025
- Score: 78
Inspectors cited 11 violations during the routine inspection. The inspector detailed the findings in the official report.
Employees at China Wok were rinsing their hands at the 3-compartment sink and then cooking chicken without cleaning them again. Unlabeled food items that were prepared on Sunday were kept inside the walk-in refrigerator, low-reach-in refrigerator, and Coca-Cola cooler.
China Wok was reported for having two chemical spray Raid bottles on the steps that lead to the back freezer. The freezer at the Nashville establishment was malfunctioning, resulting in pooled water inside it. Thawed food items measured between 32-38°F with the freezer temperature being 5°F.
Food containers and boxes were stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. A knife was found stored between the equipment at the Chinese food facility. Tong handles were touching noodles directly on the cold top. Single-use cups without handles were being used to scoop rice and other bulk dry ingredients.
Egg cartons throughout the back of the Nashville establishment were being used as oil drainage catchers. The cold top at China Wok had food debris along with grease buildup on the hood filters. The most current health permit and a ‘No Smoking’ sign were missing at the Chinese food facility.
A detailed inspection report is available online.
Follow-Up Inspection
The inspection report of China Wok confirms that a follow-up inspection will be conducted at the facility. However, no date has been specified for the same.
The Tennessee Department of Health conducts these inspections frequently to ensure food safety compliance across Nashville and its nearby areas. China Wok’s score reflects the department’s standard inspection procedures.
