Arcadia, DeSoto County

CHINA KITCHEN

1715 E OAK ST, Arcadia, FL 34266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Mar 20, 2026
City
Arcadia
County
DeSoto
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

41-05-4

Detail 24456900

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household can of raid on the shelve in the kitchen.

08A-05-6

Detail 24456899

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over celery and cabbage in prep cooler in the kitchen, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24456895

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and bbq ribs made Wednesday stated from owner and not date marked.

36-32-5

Detail 24456893

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24456894

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table, employee moved it. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24456901

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24456892

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in the kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 24456896

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 24456902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease and fryer soiled with grease and food debris on side. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24456891

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Owner closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 24456897

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on the floor in the hallway by bathrooms, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24456898

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted and pitied in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Dec 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 24226613

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen ceiling tiles with water damage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24226612

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

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

35A-05-4

Detail 24218892

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches in the gasket of a door in a reach in cooler that does not work that that is used as storage in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Observed 5 live roaches in the gasket of the doors in the reach in cooler that is used as storage in the kitchen. Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 24218895

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed owner using an unlabeled spray bottle with Orthene in it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 24218896

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen ceiling tiles with water damage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24218891

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of fryers soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24218894

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24218893

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Time Extended

Dec 1, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 16

35A-05-4

Detail 24217793

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches in the gasket of a door in a reach in cooler that does not work that that is used as storage in the kitchen. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24217790

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed owner spraying pesticide in reach in cooler used as dry storage with an open bag of rice, owner discarded rice. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24217791

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of drain cleaner and a bottle of oven cleaner by a container of oil on a shelve on the cook line, owner moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24217787

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

22-38-5

Detail 24217796

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind for the 3-compartment sink or sanitizer buckets. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24217788

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed owner using an unlabeled spray bottle with Orthene in it. Warning

36-06-4

Detail 24217794

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard in the walk in cooler on the floor, soiled cardboard on the floor by the fryer and soiled cardboard in the dining area by the front counter, owner discarded all cardboard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24217782

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen ceiling tiles with water damage. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24217783

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24217795

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease around the fryer and food debris throughout the kitchen on the floor. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24217792

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil and a container of soy sauce on the floor in the kitchen, owner picked up. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 24217789

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 handle of spoon in a container of baking soda, owner removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24217784

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of fryers soiled with food debris. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24217786

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24217785

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24217797

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-05-4

Detail 24139799

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of Raid household pesticide in the kitchen on the shelves.

08A-05-6

Detail 24139795

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and hard raw shell eggs over soy sauce in the walk in cooler, owner corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24139787

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in the women's bathroom, owner replaced. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 24139792

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24139796

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a bin of noodles and rice not date marked in the walk in cooler, owner stated made yesterday morning.

23-24-4

Detail 24139798

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build up on reach in cooler doors. Repeat Violation

36-06-4

Detail 24139788

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard in the walk in cooler.

36-32-5

Detail 24139786

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, dining room and bathrooms in disrepair, missing or soiled.

36-73-4

Detail 24139793

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout the kitchen soiled with food debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 24139791

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cabbage on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 24139794

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on the door handle of the fryer, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24139790

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 24139797

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a bin of wontons in the reach in freezer not covered or protected. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24139789

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves are pitied and rusted in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-04-5

Detail 23810470

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over heads of cabbage in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23810463

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over bean sprouts in the prep area, owner moved eggs to a better location. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23810473

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. Printed a copy by end of inspection for owner. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23810462

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in the women's or men's bathrooms.

11-26-1

Detail 23810465

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. Printed a copy for employees by end of inspection and they signed. Corrective Action Taken

23-24-4

Detail 23810468

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food on handles on the reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23810472

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on the prep table in kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23810471

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on a walk in cooler in the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23810469

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil and a container of soy sauce on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23810466

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the women's bathroom.

23-03-4

Detail 23810464

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23810467

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler a container of chicken and a container of shrimp not covered.

14-17-4

Detail 23810474

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 23541138

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23541131

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler.

16-37-1

Detail 23541136

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink.

23-24-4

Detail 23541137

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed numerous handles with residue build up causing them to be sticky.

35A-03-4

Detail 23541133

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches on the floor of the ware washing area and approximately 4 dead roaches on the floor of the front storage area. Did not observe any live ones at the time of inspection. Operator swepped and bleached the area. Corrective Action Taken

36-01-4

Detail 23541139

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor of the establishment with grease and debris build. Operator started to clean it during the inspection. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 23541130

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and soy sauce stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23541134

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 multiple utensil handles in contact with food product in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23541132

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of their cook line hotbox with grease and food build up.

14-17-4

Detail 23541135

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with debris and rust build up.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22457749

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw beef stored over cooked egg rolls. Operator moved to another shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22457748

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (50F - Cold Holding) stored on counter at cookline. Operator states it has been on line less than 1 hour and moved to walk-in to recook to 41F within 4 hours.

11-27-4

Detail 22457742

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. Provided via email. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22457745

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 22457743

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22457744

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of unwashed onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.

33-16-4

Detail 22457747

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-17-4

Detail 22457746

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bell pepper stored over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler.operator moved peppers to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22175182

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp in reach on cooler. Operator moved eggs to inter lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22175179

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. Inspector provided form at inspection.

24-07-4

Detail 22175177

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored behind faucets of 3 bay sink.

14-09-4

Detail 22175180

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 22175184

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone in box of single serve condiments at kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22175178

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pans of rice, chicken and raw chicken stored with no covering. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22175183

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables over cooked rice on walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22175181

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

36-10-4

Detail 22175176

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21568833

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Scoop handles soiled in bulk non TCS food containers.

36-32-5

Detail 21568831

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles removed. aC vent in disrepair at dining area. Damage from storm Ian. Area closed from use.

08B-38-4

Detail 21568835

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bus pan with bag of shrimp stored under shelving on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21568836

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21568832

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food n walk-in with no cover. Operator covered foods with butcher paper. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 21568834

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting at dining area.

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 21247718

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged foods. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21247719

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-01-4

Detail 21247716

Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.

10-01-5

Detail 21247721

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 handle of scoop in sugar operator removed. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21247717

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-10-4

Detail 21247720

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet at dining area worn and black from grease.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 20949593

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in reach in freezer and Rangoon pastry in container under no covers. Removed both and covered replacedc ready to eat in another unit. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20949598

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil made on-site and held at room temperature at cookline. Operator stated it was placed out 1 hour ago. Placed back in freezer to drop temp quickly then will be placed in reachin cooler to cold hold. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20949592

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator looked up website and ordered during inspection Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 20949591

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

33-20-4

Detail 20949596

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

23-03-4

Detail 20949595

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack beside handsonk with heavy grease debris on racks. Heavy grease on hood system.

33-16-4

Detail 20949594

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed lid Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 20949597

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

Nov 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 20656578

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked shrimp at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 20656583

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 20656579

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control Written Procedure.

02C-02-5

Detail 20656576

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20656587

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.

22-20-5

Detail 20656577

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20656582

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table.

10-08-5

Detail 20656586

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine.

10-20-4

Detail 20656581

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at Deep Fryer: Operator removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20656584

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's restroom.

23-03-4

Detail 20656585

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at Walk in Cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 20656588

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20656580

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation