MIDDLEBURG, Clay County

CHINA CAFE

1545 BRANAN FIELD RD STE 11, MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Feb 19, 2026
City
MIDDLEBURG
County
Clay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 24382897

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of water chestnuts with heavy denting along top seam on shelf by walk-in cooler.

08B-20-4

Detail 24382900

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of water chestnuts with heavy denting along top seam on shelf by walk-in cooler. Operator removed can from rest of supply. Corrected On-Site

33-12-4

Detail 24382902

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Left shared dumpster has rust along bottom with large holes present.

36-73-4

Detail 24382904

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has grease build up.

33-15-4

Detail 24382896

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left shared dumpster has the right lid broken off.

33-11-4

Detail 24382899

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Right shared dumpster is missing a drain plug.

23-03-4

Detail 24382898

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.

06-01-5

Detail 24382903

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature at triple sink. Operator moved chicken to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24382901

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at triple sink tested at 10ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 24028497

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut cabbage marked with time placed out at 11:26. At 4:20, cabbage was not discarded.

03F-04-5

Detail 24028495

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Cut cabbage marked with time placed out at 11:26. At 4:20, cabbage was not discarded. Employee discarded cut cabbage.

41-27-4

Detail 24028500

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution at three compartment sink tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Solution remade to 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24028498

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. No proof of food handler training for Xiu Min.

14-01-5

Detail 24028493

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in sugar bin. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 24028496

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator hung poster. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 24028494

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage in walk in cooler stored above chicken. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24028499

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of mushrooms, shrimp, cut cabbage and wings stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Employees added covers to all products. Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23707701

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork in flip top reach in cooler at 47F. Operator states cooler has been open and closed frequently over lunch period. Pork brought from walk in cooler approximately 2 hours prior. Pork placed in reach in freezer and approximately 20 minutes later temperature at 37F. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23707699

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at triple sink. Operator replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23707700

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers has accumulation of debris/grease. Vent above triple sink is dusty.

23-03-4

Detail 23707698

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Middle hood filters have grease build up. Mop sink is soiled. Top of grease bin outside has accumulation of grease. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23650089

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, open raw chicken and open raw beef stored above open cooked wings. In chest reach in freezer, open bag of raw chicken stored on top of raw shrimp. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-47-4

Detail 23650091

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Buckets of sauce stored on cinderblocks at end of make line. Surface is not smooth, easily cleanable.

22-16-4

Detail 23650090

Basic - Reach-in/walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving has build up of soil residues.

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23129851

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cut raw beef stored above cooked chicken. Operator rearranged to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23129852

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken at 46F and pork egg roll at 46F in small reach in cooler at front counter. Operator states both products went into cooler 2.5 hours prior. Both moved to reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

38-07-4

Detail 23129853

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Fluorescent lighting above reach in freezer at front counter area has no light cover or shielding. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23129850

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket is soiled on back prep area reach in freezer. Hood filters have grease build up. Repeat Violation

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22646530

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer by the three compartment sink, unsealed raw chicken stored over unsealed cooked chicken. Shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauce and cut melon in reach in cooler by the fryers. Operator moved eggs to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22646534

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at three compartment sink at 54F. Operator states chicken taken out of the cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Observed raw beef across from three compartment sink at 60F. Operator states beef removed from refrigeration approximately 45 minutes prior. Operator moved chicken and beef to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22646525

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Egg rolls held on time as a public health control missing time mark. Per operator, egg rolls prepared at 11:30. Operator marked appropriate time on board. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22646528

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket at three compartment sink tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22646522

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid at the three compartment sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22646529

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/walls/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Floor behind grills is soiled.

12B-07-4

Detail 22646532

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above prep table. Operator discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22646527

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave by fryers has interior top with damage/melted, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22646523

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of melter by fryers with debris.

38-07-4

Detail 22646533

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights above reach in freezer at the fryer and at the oven.

23-03-4

Detail 22646526

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated of grease. Gaskets on back reach in freezer and on the reach in freezer by the walk in cooler are soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 22646524

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cut vegetables in the walk in cooler have no covering.

14-17-4

Detail 22646531

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

Sep 20, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22301944

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 45F and steak at 47F in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator states was taken out of refrigeration for approximately one hour during busy period. Operator moved to freezer. Temperature taken 20 minutes later: chicken 38F and steak 41F. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22301942

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler in kitchen and at prep table have black staining. Can opener has food debris on blade. Owner removed to three compartment sink for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22301941

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee ball cap hanging on corner of speed rack with clean sheet pans and dishes near three compartment sink. Owner moved ball cap. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22301940

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior top of microwave near front counter is melted/in disrepair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Owner states has new microwave purchased and will install. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22301943

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board at prep table. Owner removed and placed in sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor next to three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22301945

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of melting unit by front counter has build up of debris.

14-17-4

Detail 22301939

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

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21888653

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can along seam of baby corn on shelf below prep table. Operator removed from storage. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-31-5

Detail 21888648

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple grocery bags with food in walk in cooler. Operator began to remove food from bags during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 21888654

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked pork in reach in freezer. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored above cooked wings and cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved all to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21888652

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. No written plan available. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with operator. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21888651

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at prep table is soiled. Walk in cooler shelving has build up of debris. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21888649

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103 with operator. Corrective Action Taken

08B-20-4

Detail 21888645

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Can of baby corn on shelf under prep table is dented along the seam. Operator segregated can. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21888650

Basic - Dead roaches/insects on premises. Observed one dead insect by backdoor exit. Operator cleaned and discarded insect. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21888647

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior top of microwave across from wok station has melted appearance, no longer smooth, cleanable. Also, handle of stand up reach in freezer is loose.

23-03-4

Detail 21888655

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Gasket on left of flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler and walk in cooler is soiled. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21888646

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing at room temperature. Operator moved pork to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21366679

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of hoisin sauce and one can of chestnuts with creased dents along rim of cans. Operator separated the cans from storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21366677

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed two pans of raw chicken stored over pan of ready to eat pork and buckets of sauce. Operator moved pans during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21366680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of reach-in cooler on cook line observed, pork (50F - Cold Holding); pork (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated product was placed in cooler 20 minutes prior to temperature, lowered product levels and placed in walk-in cooler. In reach-in cooler at front counter observed, egg rolls (48F - Cold Holding). Operator said the door had been open frequently over the two hours prior to temperature and moved egg rolls to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21366674

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board on bottom shelf of prep table with visible stains present. Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 21366675

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Near back door observed cardboard being used to line shelf holding containers of oil.

36-37-5

Detail 21366672

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area are not smooth. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21366673

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored ontop of multiple items of food on bottom shelf of prep table across from cook line. Operator removed hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21366678

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled gaskets on doors of reach-in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21366676

Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler observed multiple pans of eggrolls and a pan of shredded cabbage stored not covered. Operator covered with plastic wrap during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20999128

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cook line cutting boards are stained.

14-01-5

Detail 20999131

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a to go bowl used to scoop sauce. This was discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 20999132

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed the ceiling tiles throughout are not smooth, acoustical tiles. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20999133

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk onions stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. ALSO, bulk oil on the cook line floor.

23-03-4

Detail 20999130

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters have an accumulation of grease, over the wok station. They are scheduled for this month. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 20999129

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked bee and 7 baskets of egg rolls not fully covered/enclosed in the walk-in cooler. ALSO, cut beef in the chest freezer, 29F not covered. Repeat Violation

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 20525314

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four dented cans of oyster sauce under rack by walk in cooler.

08A-02-6

Detail 20525310

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bag of raw chicken and raw pork, both removed from original stored over krab sticks and cooked pork in standing reach in freezer by triple sink, manager rearranged during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-14-4

Detail 20525316

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One broken raw shell egg in walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 20525309

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles of unused soda machine at front counter.

53B-05-5

Detail 20525315

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. Only two employee training certifications are expired. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 20525311

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door to unisex bathroom does not close all the way by it self.

36-37-5

Detail 20525313

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

35B-01-4

Detail 20525307

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door to kitchen has a gap at the top and bottom of door.

14-13-4

Detail 20525317

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of microwave across from fryers has pitted surfaces.

14-47-4

Detail 20525306

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment using unsealed cinder blocks to store buckets of food on next to woks on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 20525308

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over wok. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20525312

Basic - Stored food not covered. Five containers of egg rolls and one container of fried shrimp in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation