Spring Hill, Hernando County

CHINA KITCHEN

11198 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill, FL 34609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Mar 20, 2026
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 24457788

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pea/carrot mixture 49F sitting on counter Operator states vegetables were just taken out of the cooler and voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24457792

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in coolers on cooks line soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 24457791

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24457793

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24457794

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to three compartment sink has water shut off - operator tuned on. Hand sink in front counter area hot water is 75F

36-37-5

Detail 24457789

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile

40-06-5

Detail 24457787

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and air pods on prep table next to broccoli on cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24457790

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of soil on the outside of flour containers. Build up of soil on multiple prep tables and on the outside of cooking equipment. Build up of soil in sauce area on cooks line Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 24457786

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on hand sink dripping when water is turned off.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 24185475

High Priority - Dented can present. See stop sale.

14-86-1

Detail 24185470

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menu used to drain fried food. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 24185469

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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24185467

Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fan in the walk in cooler is soiled with a mold-like substance.

31A-11-4

Detail 24185473

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty boxes in the hand sink by the front counter. The operator moved the boxes. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24185471

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24185468

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the cutting board of the reach in cooler. The operator moved the cell phone and sanitize the area. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 24185474

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 24185472

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 23808002

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine stored in refrigerator with storing food. Operator moved medicine out of the refrigerator. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 23807991

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in prep area.

14-86-1

Detail 23807993

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menu used to drain fried foods.

08A-04-5

Detail 23807994

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23807997

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ribs Garlic in oil

03A-02-5

Detail 23808003

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (45F - Cold Holding) garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding) Operator states items were made yesterday and no temperature monitoring.

41-15-5

Detail 23807992

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. Bleach sanitizer was too strong over 200ppm. Operator add water and recheck was 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23808001

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with garbage can. Operator moved garage can. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23807990

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used as a scoop in the rice bin.

36-37-5

Detail 23807998

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23807996

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored next to steam table. Operator moved employee water bottle.

23-03-4

Detail 23807999

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler on cook line

06-01-5

Detail 23807995

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing no running water. Operator started running cool water on shrimp. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23808000

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin no label in dry prep area.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23372621

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operators moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23372620

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris and grease on fryers on the cook line.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22552086

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in reach-in cooler across from fryers and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator started to move products to store correctly. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22552085

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the left of the fryers with cleaning products stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22552087

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at rear handwash sink to the right of the rice cooker. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 22552088

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of the fryers. Repeat Violation

Sep 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-20-5

Detail 22322769

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of the fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Operator stated they contacted plumber for repair. Time Extended

Sep 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

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

35A-21-4

Detail 22322336

High Priority - Observed rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials (chewed up styrofoam and other materials) present in corner of dry storage area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22322338

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

35A-04-4

Detail 22322335

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area and 5 rodent droppings behind water heater. Operator started to clean and sanitize area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22322332

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the prep sink in rear of kitchen. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22322339

Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen. Holes in some ceiling tiles and some tiles in disrepair. Discussed with operators. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22322337

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in rear storage closet area on floor. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 22322340

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at rear of kitchen to left of mop sink. Discussed with operators. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22322333

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment behind and underneath equipment in the kitchen and and tiles in disrepair at entrance of walk-in freezer. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 22322334

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of the fryers. Warning

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22111737

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bags of cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22111739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil Mixture (80F - Cold Holding) on table in front of cook line at 12:20 PM. Operator stated he made the item this morning. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Informed operator that the item requires refrigeration and operator stated it will be moved to reach-in cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22111741

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowls used as scoops in gray rolling bins in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22111738

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen underneath equipment and tiles in disrepair at entrance of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22111740

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

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

14-86-1

Detail 21710760

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container for egg rolls in racks in walk-in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 21710754

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Garlic in Oil Mixture (81F - Cold Holding) on table in front of cook line at 3:15 PM. Operator stated he made the item 1 hour ago. Operator placed in walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Informed operator that the item requires refrigeration and operator stated it will be moved to reach-in cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 21710758

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution at 200ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21710763

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer blade soiled with accumulation of food debris and meat slicer blade stored in box on floor in walk-in freezer with accumulation of food debris. Discussed with operator proper cleaning procedures for equipment.

31B-03-4

Detail 21710753

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the front of the kitchen and in rear of kitchen next to prep sink. Operator placed soap at rear handwash sink.

27-16-4

Detail 21710762

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in rear of kitchen. Observed handwash sink to the left of prep sink in rear of kitchen with no hot water.

14-01-5

Detail 21710752

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowls used as scoops in gray rolling bins in dry storage area.

36-73-4

Detail 21710761

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen, walk-in freezer, and walk-in cooler.

36-17-5

Detail 21710751

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 broken tiles and 1 tile shattered in walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 21710756

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items and containers stored in walk-in freezer and throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

29-08-4

Detail 21710759

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink in front of kitchen with pipe in disrepair.

36-27-5

Detail 21710755

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulation of a mold-like substance above mop sink area and throughout kitchen.

21-38-4

Detail 21710750

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath three compartment sink.

02D-01-5

Detail 21710757

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed dry goods like sugar and flour removed from original containers and stored in gray rolling bins in dry storage area without label.

Jul 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 21175272

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 53F, on counter, moved to walk in cooler, cut this morning at approximately 11 am.

03B-01-6

Detail 21175263

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On hot hold table - cooked chicken (101F - Hot Holding), cooked one hour ago, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21175265

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans, ladles, scoops in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-38-5

Detail 21175270

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. Operator purchased sanitizer before end of inspection Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21175268

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to acoustic tiles in kitchen Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21175271

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21175269

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer

14-20-4

Detail 21175266

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottom shelf of prep table next to black refrigerator Repeat Violation

29-20-5

Detail 21175267

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21175264

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at lift top cooler

Mar 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

08B-27-4

Detail 20901831

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken stored in cardboard box, chicken will be cooked again before service. Moved to clean pan Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 20901823

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler

36-32-5

Detail 20901825

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to acoustic tile in kitchen

12B-07-4

Detail 20901826

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottled beverages on prep table, operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20901829

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Shelves in walk in cooler

22-16-4

Detail 20901828

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Refrigerator on cook line and 3 door cooler

14-20-4

Detail 20901824

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottom shelves in kitchen

29-49-6

Detail 20901827

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.on cook line

29-20-5

Detail 20901830

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. At front counter, slow draining and water sprays to side