CHINA HOUSE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat pork in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls (64F - Cold Holding) on the prep table. As per operator, item removed from refrigerator approximately 1 hour ago. Operator stored in low boy cooler to quick chill. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at left of cook line blocked with containers of soy sauce. Operator removed containers of soy sauce and sink is now accessible. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the kitchen. As per operator, chemical is soap and water. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in the kitchen. Operator removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on the cook line stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

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 handle in a container of flour in direct contact with the food. Operator removed scoop handle from food. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers with soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

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 97F at cookline. Per operator, chicken transfer to cookline 1 hour before the inspection . Operator reheat chicken to 181F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink and then engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with containers with soy sauce. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used to stored utensils. Operator removed Corrected On-Site 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 chicken and pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked on 04/30/2025 more than 24 hours.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies on sticky tapes throughout kitchen.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -Observed soiled cardboard lining walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored on top shelf in walk in cooler not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Observed several fly sticky tape hanging from ceiling in kitchen areas.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor.

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

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple Cardboard boxes used to stored portioned food inside - reach in freezer -Walk in freezer

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees washing hands in triple 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. Poster emailed to operator

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two containers of soy sauce in front of sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Storage shelves in cook line -Walk in cooler shelves -Walk in freezer shelves

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop sink used to stored cleaning equipment, brushes, brooms and a large step ladder, employee removed all . Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Cook line-hand wash sink- slow drain.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings on standing water, employee placed on cold holding running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line flip top, raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Repeat Violation

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

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed Eggrolls, fried chicken, chicken wings all no plan, held at room temperature. Plan provided via email. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers more than 24 hours, per owner, with no date marks, cooked beef, marinated beef, cooked chicken, etc, etc. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer cases of chicken on floor. Operator placed on shelves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cleaver between equipment. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No hot water at front hand washing sink.

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair . Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in several locations in kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At bin rice. Item removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Observed ceiling tile missing above make table across from cook line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled throughout cook line in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-25: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored above cut cabbage, lo mein and green onions in flip top make table in kitchen. Operator moved shell eggs to lowboy cooler for storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed large spoon stored in hand wash sink in food preparation area in kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Observed no hand towels provided at front counter hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed smoked chicken/pork, fried egg rolls stored on shelf in walk in cooler no date marking. Operator states prepared on Sunday 11/21/2021, all foods properly labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cell phones stored atop lowboy reach in cooler next to front counter.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

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 tongs handle stored touching carrot/pea mix in cook line make table in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled throughout cook line lowboys coolers in kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed containers holding raw vegetables, egg rolls stored uncovered in walk in cooler. -Beef skewers, wontons, spring rolls in chest freezer not properly covered.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket 200 ppm, operator discarded solution and replaced 100 ppm -Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket stored on floor in ware wash area in kitchen. Operator removed from floor.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site