CHINA ISLAND CHINESE REST

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top cooler raw beef stored behind cooked diced pork. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken strips stored over a container of fresh garlic and oil. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection Observed in flip top cooler raw beef stored behind diced raw onions . Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line fresh garlic and oil (82F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. Observed on cook line low boy pork ribs (56F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding); tempura chicken (55F - Cold Holding); wonton (55F - Cold Holding) per operator items held out of temperature less than three hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator placed items in walk-in cooler. Ambient temperature of low boy 55F advised operator not to place food in unit until fixed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection Observed on cook line fresh garlic and oil (64F - Cold Holding) egg rolls (34F - Cold Holding) wonton (41F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk-in cooler floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build up of grease on hood fans Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chests Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: At time of callback inspection still observed Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without proof of training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing under triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler - floor rusted - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed above prepping table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed GE microwave soiled inside with food debris Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen - walls soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in front of restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Same Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken cold held in cookline cooler at 44F. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 2 hours before the inspection . Advise operator to place ice pack on chicken for quick chill.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked shrimp and noodles stored in walk in cooler . Per operator, both items cooked from yesterday morning. Items held for more than 24 hours.

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed photocopies some employees training certification .

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walk in freezer door handle. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -Observed duct tape used to repair reach in cooler door at cookline.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee/Manager eating in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee half full bottle with drinking water stored on top shelf next to food items in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cookline.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside General Electric microwave.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and old food residue buildup on cooking equipment at cookline.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside reach in cooler at cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed jug cut and used as rice scoop

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed various uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk in cooler not covered.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing at room temperature at prep sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walls throughout kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning removed from the original container not identified by common name.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on soiled clothes while cooking. Proceeded to cook without proper handwashing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed employee stored personal cell phone in back pocket and continued cooking Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - Raw beef stored over cooked chicken nuggets (both items not commercially packaged) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed at walk in freezer - raw protein (not commercially packaged) stored over commercially packaged vegetables. Operator stored properly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prepping table in middle of kitchen area - roasted duck 107F (Hot Holding) Additionally observed at main grill - container of cooked rice 120F (Hot Holding) Additionally observed on prepping table at fryer - container of cooked chicken nuggets 98F (Hot Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Observed container of cooked white rice 122F (Hot Holding) by main grill Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer - floors and shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout establishment. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty rack at triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prepping table across from fryer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor upon entering establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler and freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-09: Same Time Extended

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggrolls, fried chicken. Chicken wings. Provided via email.

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler multiple containers, cooked chicken, Eggrolls, marinated beef, all per operator, more than 24 hours, no date marks.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on line and walk-in cooler equipment door handles. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed partially consumed water bottle in shelf above grill station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk-in cooler floor observed with buildup of debris.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed prepared chicken on floor. Operator moved to table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at: 1. Cook line by wok station, scoops for rice prep stored in water 81F. 2. Waiter beverage station, spoons stored in standing water 80F. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at the triple sink, no approved Hand washing sink. Educate employees of proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler- observed cooked chicken and cooked beef, with no date marked- per employee items prepared more than 24 hours. Operator date marked items Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At dining room- storage area- Observed two dead roaches on floor. Operator clean and disinfect area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the dinner-closet- Observed employees purse above to go clean plates. Employee removed item and placed in an employee designated area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. At kitchen- observed containers of oil and soy sauce stored on floor, operator place items in a high table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over soy sauce in walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw beef and shrimp cold held in flip top cooler at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, both items placed in unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on items for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, chicken cooked 35 minutes prior to the inspection. Advice operator to reheat chicken to 165 degrees Fahrenheit and restart the cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink. Advise operator to wash hands in hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster has been given to operator.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler. As per operator, pork was cooked on 04/04/2023.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. -Observed employee smoking in kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed several containers with cooked chicken stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed container with cooking oil and soy sauce stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with cooked chicken and pork stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered containers Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing at room temperature at prep area. Operator transfer chicken to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on cook line.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy buildup on ac vents by restrooms.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line gaskets torn in poor repair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Soy sauce and other 5 gallon containers stored on the floor in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Operator relocated to racks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored in standing water. Operator removed, stored dry. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of take out cups, etc. stored on the floor behind curtain.

Basic - Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair under dish machine area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed current DBPR License expired on 12/1/2021. Instructed to Operator to contact DBPR to renew license during inspection. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken breast stored over cooked ribs in lowboy reach in cooler in kitchen.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Observed white rice (76F - Hot Holding) on shelf above flip top make table in kitchen. Operator states holding overnight and immediately discarded food.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed white rice (76F - Hot Holding) on shelf above flip top make table in kitchen. Operator states holding overnight and immediately discarded food.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Observed no chlorine test strips available at time of inspection.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee coffee stored on food preparation table in kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tile cracked throughout kitchen.

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Observed containers holding oil, sauces and soup bases stored on floor next to oven in kitchen.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Observed wall tile underneath dish machine cracked/missing. -Observed wall soiled behind dish machine in kitchen.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed utensils in standing water 82 F next to cook line in kitchen.

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers in kitchen. -Observed hoods soiled throughout cook line in kitchen.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed frozen shrimp thawing on food preparation table in kitchen. Operator moved to three compartment sink under cold running water. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above uncovered pitcher filled with water in service station. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (69-64°F - Cold Holding)on table next to flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (108°F - Hot Holding); garlic in oil (74°F - Hot Holding)on cookline. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cookline. Warning

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken (39°F); beef (41°F); pork (40°F); noodles (41°F); shrimp (37°F) in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers exterior soiled in kitchen area. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under dish machine. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Observed cases of raw chicken stored in floor in kitchen. 2) Observed multiple food items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator elevated. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handing touching cornstarch and sugar in kitchen area. Operator removed scoops. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed diced ham and cut chicken uncovered in walk in freezer, operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water water in three compartment sink. Operator turned on cold water. Corrected On-Site Warning