Poinciana, Osceola County

POINCIANA CHINESE KITCHEN

874 CYPRESS PKWY, Poinciana, FL 34759

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
Jul 23, 2025
City
Poinciana
County
Osceola
Status
Closed
Inspections
6

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.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

02C-02-5

Detail 23896337

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 throughout kitchen not date marked. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23896331

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 23896335

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole under dishwasher/staging - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23896334

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23896336

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

25-06-4

Detail 23896332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of make table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23896333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In make tables and walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-23: Time Extended

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

35A-09-4

Detail 23892431

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 4 live roaches around dishwasher area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 23892422

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items throughout kitchen not date marked.

36-37-5

Detail 23892427

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23892424

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-24-5

Detail 23892426

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole under dishwasher/staging

14-69-4

Detail 23892425

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer in kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 23892429

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves in kitchen

29-08-4

Detail 23892428

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink next to make table in kitchen has no water. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23892430

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On top of make table in kitchen

14-17-4

Detail 23892423

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In make tables and walk in cooler

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

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

50-17-3

Detail 23776699

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

16-32-5

Detail 23776698

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quaternary strips and is using chlorine chemical Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23776697

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. One new employee - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23776696

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23776695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On wall next to dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-16: Time Extended

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

50-17-3

Detail 23774965

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

35A-05-4

Detail 23774962

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling up wall by dish machine, approximately 30 plus live roaches near drain and under hand sink near dish washing area. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23774967

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice 76f cold holding , has been out 40 minutes advised to rapid chill Chicken wings 47f cold holding , rice 47f cold holding , cooked chicken 46f cold holding, cooked shrimp 47f cold holding , wonton 48f cold holding , Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23774973

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart near cook line

16-32-5

Detail 23774976

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quaternary strips and is using chlorine chemical Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 23774975

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. One new employee

31B-03-4

Detail 23774963

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

16-21-4

Detail 23774969

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23774974

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

14-09-4

Detail 23774971

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

35A-03-4

Detail 23774966

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20 dead roaches in roach trap on floor and cart 1 dead roach in drain by hand sink Admin Complaint

36-73-4

Detail 23774972

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor In the dish washer area also drains are heavily soiled

36-17-5

Detail 23774964

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On wall next to dish machine

22-08-4

Detail 23774970

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

25-06-4

Detail 23774968

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

14-86-1

Detail 23596696

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining pan with cut onions at reach in cooler Paper towel in container with bell peppers in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

08A-17-6

Detail 23596694

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over wontons and raw shrimp in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23596699

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice stored in bin out for less than 4 hours temped at 77F Operator moved into cooler for temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23596690

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in prep area by dish machine and on make table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

16-32-5

Detail 23596693

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Had quaternary test strips instead of chlorine for dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23596700

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: No employee training done or scheduled on callback inspection visit Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 23596692

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. Gravy made on premises two days ago held in reach in cooler under make table not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 23596698

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for cooked rice in walk in cooler cracked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 23596691

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use spoon in standing water temping at 77F on steam well table Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

24-18-4

Detail 23596697

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils on shelf by steam well Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23596695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area and shelving next to it had dust build up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-28: Time Extended

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 13

14-86-1

Detail 23441631

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining pan with cut onions at reach in cooler Paper towel in container with bell peppers in walk in cooler Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23441633

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over wontons and raw shrimp in walk in freezer Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23441627

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice stored in bin out for less than 4 hours temped at 77F Operator moved into cooler for temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23441632

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth held in steam well for less than 4 hours temped at 119 Operator reheated Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23441636

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards in prep area by dish machine and on make table Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23441634

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at kitchen entrance blocked with cart Operator moved cart Corrected On-Site Warning

16-32-5

Detail 23441638

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Had quaternary test strips instead of chlorine for dish machine Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23441629

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23441635

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy made on premises two days ago held in reach in cooler under make table not date marked Warning

14-38-4

Detail 23441628

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for cooked rice in walk in cooler cracked Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23441637

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use spoon in standing water temping at 77F on steam well table Warning

24-18-4

Detail 23441626

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils on shelf by steam well Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23441630

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area and shelving next to it had dust build up Warning