Inverness, Citrus County

CHINA FIRST

2607 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, Inverness, FL 34453

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
May 11, 2026
City
Inverness
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
21

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53B-10-4

Detail 24567509

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate missing information. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 24567507

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For three male employees - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 24567506

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use containers cracked. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 24567508

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available at inspection time. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24567503

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathroom Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24567504

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food residue, also exterior of coolers. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24567505

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue. - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Time Extended

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 20

12A-16-4

Detail 24563796

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee arrives to restaurant and started handling food and cleaned containers without washing his hands.

14-31-5

Detail 24563782

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen cooked food stored in thank you bags.

50-17-3

Detail 24563801

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with expired license Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24563788

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw beef above cut cabbage, also raw chicken above vegetables.

03A-02-5

Detail 24563790

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, at room temperature, cut cabbage 80F, broccoli 81F, garlic and oil 57F chicken 50F, per employee items are in and out of cooler during busy hours 11:45-12:15. Inspector provided time as a public health control form. Employee stated food will be gone by 3:30. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24563793

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in front of walk-in cooler blocked by food containers on top of sink, employee moved. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 24563795

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working thermometer

53B-02-5

Detail 24563799

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For two onsite male employees.

02C-04-5

Detail 24563800

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple bags with pork and chicken no date marked.

53B-10-4

Detail 24563783

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate missing information.

14-01-5

Detail 24563787

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside rice and flour containers.

13-03-4

Detail 24563798

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For three male employees

14-38-4

Detail 24563784

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use containers cracked.

08B-38-4

Detail 24563794

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor at the cook line, Employee moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24563786

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available at inspection time.

31B-04-4

Detail 24563797

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathroom Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24563785

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food residue, also exterior of coolers. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up.

16-46-4

Detail 24563792

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use and stored containers with multiple old stickers.

22-16-4

Detail 24563789

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue.

25-32-4

Detail 24563791

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Rae chicken Cardboard boxes used to store cooked chicken, also wontons wrapping paper used as a food liner.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-11-5

Detail 23965417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 52F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Reach in cooler 53F Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Reach in cooler 46F Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23965418

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall in restroom in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23965416

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-18: Time Extended

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23938957

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line. Ambient 52F. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler from walk in cooler at 11am. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool. raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); pot stickers (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); wontons (48F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (47F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Cooked pork 48F; cooked chicken 48F; raw beef 50F; raw shrimp 49F. Operator states they took temperatures at 12:45pm and all items were below 41F. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 23938956

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 52F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Reach in cooler 53F Admin Complaint

36-24-5

Detail 23938958

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall in restroom in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23938955

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Time Extended

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23900830

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored over produce in walk in cooler Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23900826

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line. Ambient 52F. Operator states items were placed in reach in cooler from walk in cooler at 11am. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to cool. raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); pot stickers (47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); wontons (48F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (47F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23900824

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of noodles stored on hand wash sink in walk in cooler area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23900827

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23900829

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage cup on reach in cooler in cook line area. Operator removed. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23900831

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler ambient temperature 52F Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23900825

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of raw meat stored on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 23900832

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Bottom of wall in restroom in disrepair Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23900828

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom Warning

Feb 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 23541803

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Walk in cooler shelves still soiled. Cutting board on cook line still soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Time Extended

Jan 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

11-04-5

Detail 23454420

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Owner could not provide proof of employee reporting of illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Still observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Employees working today all have serve safe training. Manager and inspector discussed that all employees must sign employee health reporting agreement if recently hired with no training. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23454422

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Walk in cooler shelves still soiled. Cutting board on cook line still soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23454421

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Men's bathroom on plans being used for food storage, to include a freezer chest. Upon review of plans, plans do not reflect men's bathroom being changed to a food storage area. Operator will need to submit a new plan. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Freezer has been moved from men's bathroom to front of store. Explained to operator that they will still have to submit plans for freezer now being located in front of store dining area, or remove from restaurant. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-06: PLAN REVIEW SPECIFIC PROVISOS: 1) DBPR cannot record an increase in seating without proof of local fire and plumbing authority approval of the proposed increase. Our seating change evaluation form is attached. Provide the completed form to the inspector at time of inspection. GENERAL PROVISOS: 2) If hand washing violations are observed additional hand wash sink(s) may be required. Handwash sinks must be easily accessible at all times. They may not be blocked by storage racks or tables. They cannot be used for any other purposes. They must remain fully stocked with a hand wash sign, soap, and drying devices at all times. 3) All floors, walls, cove base, and ceilings in all food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas must be smooth, non-porous, durable, and easily cleanable. 4) Plans provided must accurately reflect all food service equipment and its location in the establishment. failure to provide accurate plans could result in delay at the time of the licensing inspection. Men's bathroom still being used as storage for kitchen equipment and construction materials. This will be addressed in next call back. Plans will need to be submitted to accurate reflect what the men's bathroom is now and toilet will need to be removed if owner wants to store food or kitchen equipment inside. Time Extended

Nov 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

11-04-5

Detail 23325382

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Owner could not provide proof of employee reporting of illnesses. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Still observed. Time Extended

25-31-5

Detail 23325380

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use take-home food container refilled with food. Lo mein plastic bags being used to store fried shrimp. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Inspector still observed some single serve bags being reused to store food in walk in and freezer. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23325383

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Walk in cooler shelves still soiled. Cutting board on cook line still soiled. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 23325381

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Men's bathroom on plans being used for food storage, to include a freezer chest. Upon review of plans, plans do not reflect men's bathroom being changed to a food storage area. Operator will need to submit a new plan. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Freezer has been moved from men's bathroom to front of store. Explained to operator that they will still have to submit plans for freezer now being located in front of store dining area, or remove from restaurant. Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 23325379

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Several containers of Kikkoman soy sauce being reused for food storage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Kikkoman sauce containers still being used. Time Extended

Oct 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 21

11-04-5

Detail 23324423

High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Owner could not provide proof of employee reporting of illnesses.

01B-01-4

Detail 23324426

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dole pineapple juice 1 qt Lee Kum Kee Panda Brand Oyster Sauce 3 .5 cans Koon chun ground bean sauce .5

12A-16-4

Detail 23324425

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came in from outside and grabbed unwrapped food from reach in cooler, no hand wash. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing. Manager discussed with employee.

35A-02-6

Detail 23324416

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen. 2 live flies in back of kitchen

50-17-3

Detail 23324420

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator has 2024 expired license. Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 23324430

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 150 rodent droppings in the bathroom being used for food storage.

25-31-5

Detail 23324411

High Priority - Single-use take-home food container refilled with food. Lo mein plastic bags being used to store fried shrimp.

22-02-4

Detail 23324412

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

31A-11-4

Detail 23324413

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of honey and telephone stored on hand wash sink. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 23324417

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Men's bathroom on plans being used for food storage, to include a freezer chest. Upon review of plans, plans do not reflect men's bathroom being changed to a food storage area. Operator will need to submit a new plan.

14-01-5

Detail 23324424

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops in rice and flour containers laying in product.

35A-03-4

Detail 23324422

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in trap underneath fridge across from cash register. 1 dead roach in unused bathroom on floor back of store 1 dead roach in unused bathroom on wall

12B-02-4

Detail 23324427

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee walking around eating food in kitchen. Employee moved to dining room. Corrective Action Taken

08B-49-4

Detail 23324415

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not separated from customer food.

40-06-5

Detail 23324428

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks above reach in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 23324431

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working without hair restraints when inspector wakes in. Employees placed hats on head during inspection Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23324421

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls soiled. Throughout the prep kitchen line.

08B-38-4

Detail 23324418

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of rice and container of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen by freezer. Container of sauce and container of water and lemons stored on floor by hand wash sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23324429

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwashing sink handles, and soap dispenser very soiled. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 23324414

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Several containers of Kikkoman soy sauce being reused for food storage.

06-01-5

Detail 23324419

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of chicken wings being left out on counter by triple sink thawing. Large tub of pork in standing water thawing. Discussed with manager. She moved product to properly thaw. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 23454753

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: Raw chicken in walk in stored on top of soy sauce containers with soy sauce inside. Raw pork stored over uncooked, uncut broccoli Raw shrimp stored over peeled uncut onions Discussed proper storage with manager. Attempts were made to correct the storage, however due to the small space the proper adjustments could not be made.

12A-09-4

Detail 23454748

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee prepping food in kitchen touched cell phone to move it off of cutting board then resumed prepping. Explained to employee he needed to wash his hands before he began prepping again. He then washed his hands with his gloves on, it was then explained to employee he needed to take his gloves off wash his hands and then put on new gloves. Employee followed instructions. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23454745

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in coolers still soiled, addressed in call back also completed today.

51-16-7

Detail 23454744

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Men's bathroom is being used as a storage closet for construction materials and kitchen equipment. This was documented on the callback report and will be addressed in 30 days. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23454746

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee open monster energy drink stored on shelf in walk in cooler over customer food.employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23454747

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board in kitchen while he was actively prepping food. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23454750

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several plastic containers of Kikkoman soy sauce, stored on floor and walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 23454749

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 23454751

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove has build up of grease and debris on side and Legs. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23454752

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-5

Detail 22473711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior pot of rice warmers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22473709

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22473708

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food storage bins soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22473710

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical white reach in freezer next to walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Time Extended

Nov 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22417226

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in reach in freezer Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22417235

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to chest freezer in kitchen blocked with oil container and bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22417229

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to chest freezer in kitchen Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22417230

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk rice container Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22417234

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior pot of rice warmers Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22417225

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen area Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22417231

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in cook line area Warning

33-20-4

Detail 22417228

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Operator states the old grease receptacle is in disrepair, operator has replaced with new receptacle Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22417227

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk rice Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22417232

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food storage bins soiled Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22417233

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical white reach in freezer next to walk in cooler Warning

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-45-4

Detail 22234743

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Throughout kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22234741

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets on reach in coolers in cook line area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22234742

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22199762

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

32-07-4

Detail 22199767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

14-45-4

Detail 22199763

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Throughout kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22199764

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22199769

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets on reach in coolers in cook line area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22199768

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

22-37-4

Detail 22199765

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Three-compartment sink soiled from overhead leak. The water dripping into the wash side of the 3 compartment sink from the hot water heater pan is soiled due to it being collected in a soiled pan at the bottom of the hot after heater and dripping out from there. Operator placed a container under the leak to catch the water and cleaned out the 3 compartment sink to be able to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Operator states the repair has not been completed and thought the bus tub catching the water was going to put them into compliance. Discussed that the leak must be fully repaired to be in compliance. Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 22199766

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Time Extended

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 13Total: 21

41-07-4

Detail 22170091

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Calamine spray on dry storage shelf Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 22170094

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled soiled pans from hot water leak then prepped chicken without washing hands. Discussed with operator who washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-15-4

Detail 22170096

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken and beef on a stick stored in cardboard boxes in reach in freezer at front counter Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22170090

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding) operator states the door was slightly open to the reach in cooler. Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Recheck- chicken 42F, Pork- 42F Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22170100

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. Emailed to operator Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22170092

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steele wool in hand wash sink in kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22170098

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler including cooked meats Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22170087

Intermediate - Total lack of water at hand wash sink in prep area. Sink unable to drain. Warning

32-07-4

Detail 22170085

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22170102

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk rice container Warning

14-45-4

Detail 22170105

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Throughout kitchen area Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 22170103

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bowl of watermelon in walk in cooler Warning

24-15-4

Detail 22170095

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean pans and food storage containers on shelves beneath hot water heater are being leaked on from cracked pan beneath hot water heater. Operator removed all clean equipment from area to be washed again. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22170086

Basic - Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22170101

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil by back door. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22170093

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Gaskets on reach in coolers in cook line area Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22170104

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22170089

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation Warning

22-37-4

Detail 22170097

Basic - Three-compartment sink soiled from overhead leak. The water dripping into the wash side of the 3 compartment sink from the hot water heater pan is soiled due to it being collected in a soiled pan at the bottom of the hot after heater and dripping out from there. Operator placed a container under the leak to catch the water and cleaned out the 3 compartment sink to be able to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22170088

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

21-12-4

Detail 22170099

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cloth on cutting board Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

12A-13-4

Detail 21476517

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled dish in 3 compartment sink area then started cooking in a wok with a spatula without hand wash.

14-31-5

Detail 21476521

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ginger and meats stored in to go bags in walk in cooler Raw and cooked meats stored in non food grade containers in walk in cooler and reach in coolers at cook line

08A-05-6

Detail 21476513

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp stored over washed broccoli in walk in cooler Raw chicken wings stored over egg rolls. Operator moved items to the proper storage shelves Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 21476520

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Can of oyster sauce in dry storage area with heavily dented seal

31A-11-4

Detail 21476509

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool in hand wash sink in cook line area

31B-03-4

Detail 21476522

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink across from walk in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 21476514

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar/flour containers

23-24-4

Detail 21476519

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

08B-20-4

Detail 21476510

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Can of oyster sauce in dry storage area with heavily dented seal

36-73-4

Detail 21476516

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment and coolers in kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 21476518

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk flour bins in 3 compartment sink area Walk in cooler shelves Interior of reach in freezer in 3 compartment sink area

12B-13-4

Detail 21476512

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in cooler at front counter

22-16-4

Detail 21476515

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler next to deep fryer

21-12-4

Detail 21476511

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple cloths in cook line area. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Aug 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

14-15-4

Detail 21255376

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple cooked and raw food items in walk in cooler held in non food-grade bags and containers. Rice hot holding unit is chipped and cracked on the inside food contact surface. Multiple storage shelves in kitchen area constructed of unsealed wood. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21255384

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line cooler soiled. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line heavily soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

53A-02-7

Detail 21255382

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Huo zhen xue expired 6/20/2022. No other food managers are employed at this location. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 21255381

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21255379

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler including pork, beef, chicken, shrimp and pasta Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

32-07-4

Detail 21255386

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Objectionable odor in bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21255380

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items in kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 21255385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple scoops in bulk seasoning containers Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21255378

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled Gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area heavily soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21255377

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered including prepped pork and pasta in the walk in cooler. Fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21255383

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walls and floors throughout kitchen area soiled Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-06: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 19

35A-02-6

Detail 21253654

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in 3 compartment sink area Repeat Violation

14-15-4

Detail 21253636

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple cooked and raw food items in walk in cooler held in non food-grade bags and containers. Rice hot holding unit is chipped and cracked on the inside food contact surface. Multiple storage shelves in kitchen area constructed of unsealed wood.

08A-05-6

Detail 21253638

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored over egg rolls in reach in cooler. Operator removed egg rolls and placed in another cooler. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 21253639

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 37 live roaches in 3 compartment sink area in the kitchen Approximately 40 live roaches under 2 bulk rice bins in kitchen area

03A-02-5

Detail 21253642

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork placed in cooler at 11am from walk in cooler (47F - Cold Holding) operator placed item in reach in freezer, recheck 40F Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21253650

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line cooler soiled. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line heavily soiled Repeat Violation

53A-02-7

Detail 21253648

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Huo zhen xue expired 6/20/2022. No other food managers are employed at this location.

05-08-4

Detail 21253653

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21253651

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler including pork, beef, chicken, shrimp and pasta Repeat Violation

32-07-4

Detail 21253640

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Objectionable odor in bathroom.

40-06-5

Detail 21253649

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21253645

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items in kitchen area

35B-01-4

Detail 21253644

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen area Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21253641

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple scoops in bulk seasoning containers Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21253637

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled Gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen area heavily soiled.

12B-13-4

Detail 21253643

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in walk in cooler

25-32-4

Detail 21253652

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Butter containers in 3 compartment sink area Egg crates being used to absorb oil from fried foods. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21253646

Basic - Stored food not covered including prepped pork and pasta in the walk in cooler. Fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen area.

36-27-5

Detail 21253647

Basic - Walls and floors throughout kitchen area soiled Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled Repeat Violation

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21253200

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in mop sink area by back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: 2 flies in 3 compartment sink area in kitchen Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21253198

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- chicken, pork, beef, shrimp Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Walk in cooler- chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, pasta Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21253202

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple acoustic ceiling tiles in lobby Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled Floors under cooking equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21253199

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 21253203

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk rice bins Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 21253205

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21253201

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21253206

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 21253204

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg crates used to absorb oil from fried foods Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

Jun 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 21125339

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies in mop sink area by back door Warning

14-86-1

Detail 21125336

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. To go menu used as liner in fried chicken in reach in cooler at front counter Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21125346

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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21125343

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at any sinks besides 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing, operator states they will go to store to purchase hand soap. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21125338

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- chicken, pork, beef, shrimp Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21125333

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk seasoning Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 21125337

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple acoustic ceiling tiles in lobby Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled Floors under cooking equipment soiled Repeat Violation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21125341

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21125340

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk rice bins Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21125345

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cook line Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21125334

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21125342

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Drain plug missing Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21125344

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled Repeat Violation Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21125335

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg crates used to absorb oil from fried foods Warning

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 20580340

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 4 dented cans of ground been sauce, 5 lbs each

22-45-4

Detail 20580347

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mold like substance growing on handles of the Plastic containers in dish area.

03A-02-5

Detail 20580341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prep case of cut broccoli sitting out fore lunch (75°F - Cold Holding); perp case of shredded cabbage on counter for lunch (67°F - Cold Holding)food was moved to cooler for quick cool down. 12:00 pm. prep case of cut broccoli sitting out fore lunch (55°F - Cold Holding); perp case of shredded cabbage on counter for lunch (50°F - Cold Holding)

02C-02-5

Detail 20580342

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, shrimp and beef.

14-01-5

Detail 20580348

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk food containers. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20580345

Basic - Ceiling in disrepair. In dinning room.

24-08-4

Detail 20580338

Basic - Equipment not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Small Plastic containers. Stored upright in dish area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20580343

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen in front of tall single door freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 20580346

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/ have accumulation of soil old blood residues in bottom of freezer.

14-17-4

Detail 20580337

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

36-27-5

Detail 20580344

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. The wall by five cookers. Corrected On-Site