Daytona Beach, Volusia County

GREAT CHINA

864 N NOVA RD, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
3 High Priority
May 15, 2026
City
Daytona Beach
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 24577816

High Priority - Nonfood-grade material used in direct contact with food. -pepsi box used to drain chicken wings. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24577814

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over cooked noodles in walk in cooler. -tray of raw chicken wings stored on top of sauce container. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 24577815

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 stored over raw beef and pork in reach in freezer.

05-05-4

Detail 24577810

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -digital thermometer on reach in cooler not accurate.

31A-09-4

Detail 24577804

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -rice cooker lid stored in hand wash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 24577817

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -egg rolls in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24577805

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense cooked pork. -plastic cup used to dispense flour.

36-73-4

Detail 24577812

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in between chest freezers and cookline shelving. -under three compartment sink. -under cooking equipment.

08B-47-4

Detail 24577811

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -tub of raw shrimp stored on walk in cooler floor.

23-03-4

Detail 24577813

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -food debris on shelf under rice cooker. -food storage container lids soiled. -shelving under prep table soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 24577809

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -accumulation of food debris under lid.

25-32-4

Detail 24577808

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -reuse of metal sauce cans. -vinegar containers cut and used for scoops. Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 24577807

Basic - Soiled cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24577806

Basic - Stored food not covered. -bean sprouts and cooked chicken incovered in walk in cooler.

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 24178777

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.

14-31-5

Detail 24178771

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store cooked pork. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 24178783

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over peeled onions in walk in cooler.

08A-17-6

Detail 24178772

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 stored over pork in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

03A-03-5

Detail 24178770

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell eggs in a bowl on cart at cookline. Out of cooler less than 1 hour. Operator moved back to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 24178769

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. -chicken wings at cookline.

41-10-4

Detail 24178767

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -can of wd-40 stored above food. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24178776

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 24178784

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -egg rolls in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24178778

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24178766

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -metal can used to dispense rice. -plastic cup used to dispense cooked rice.

14-05-4

Detail 24178775

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

14-45-4

Detail 24178768

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

36-73-4

Detail 24178781

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at cookline. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24178773

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of rice stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24178779

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

25-32-4

Detail 24178780

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -metal sauce cans and plastic jugs reused. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24178774

Basic - Stored food not covered. -numerous items in walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 24178782

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -corn starch container unlabeled.

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

02C-02-5

Detail 23608096

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. -egg rolls in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 23608092

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23608094

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - dried rice Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23608095

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - keys, toothpaste on shelf by food wrap Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23608091

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - behind handsink at cookline - between chest freezers and prep coolers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23608089

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23608093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving in walk in cooler heavily soiled with old food debris. - bottom of upright freezer - plastic food bin lids Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23608090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Numerous items in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: Time Extended

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 9Basic: 12Total: 30

41-07-4

Detail 23604525

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - on shelf over cookline prep cooler Repeat Violation Warning

12A-16-4

Detail 23604514

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 23604504

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. - cook washed bowls containing raw chicken, then returned to food preparation without washing hands Warning

22-45-4

Detail 23604506

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bowls used for raw chicken washed, rinsed, and placed to air dry without sanitizing Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23604520

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - one under cookline handsink - one near walk in cooler - one on bagged flour in back area -one by chest freezer. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23604503

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - Walmart, Bravo grocery bags used in direct contact with spring rolls and cooked chicken Repeat Violation Warning

14-15-4

Detail 23604523

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - fried chicken draining onto cardboard Repeat Violation Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23604518

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - pans of raw chicken over vegetables, fries, and cooked meats in upright freezer Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 23604502

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. - room temperature at cookline Repeat Violation Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 23604531

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook dipped hands in murky soap water at three compartment sink, returned to food prep. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23604512

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease, or residue. - three pronged hook used for batter dipping chicken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23604529

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - basin blocked by items stored inside sink. Both handsink. - boxed oil jugs restricting access to cook line handsink Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23604522

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - cookline Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23604510

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. Warning

22-38-5

Detail 23604508

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. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-14-4

Detail 23604509

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade utensil used in food. - three pronged hook for batter dipping chicken Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23604530

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23604524

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

32-04-4

Detail 23604521

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23604511

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

14-45-4

Detail 23604519

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23604528

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23604513

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - keys, toothpaste on shelf by food wrap Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23604527

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - behind handsink at cookline - between chest freezers and prep coolers Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23604505

Basic - Food stored on floor. - bottled water - bagged rice -numerous containers in walk in cooler. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23604507

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23604515

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving in walk in cooler heavily soiled with old food debris. - bottom of upright freezer - plastic food bin lids Warning

25-32-4

Detail 23604526

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - jug cut and reused for food scoop - plastic egg roll bags reused for storing different foods Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23604517

Basic - Stored food not covered. Numerous items in walk in cooler. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23604516

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - ground meat thawing at room temperature Warning

Sep 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 23171404

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-31-5

Detail 23171407

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -plastic bags for takeout used to cover chicken in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23171409

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over packaged vegetables and packaged fries in freezer. Repeat Violation

03A-03-5

Detail 23171410

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 23171402

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 mark. Chicken wings. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 23171406

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

14-25-5

Detail 23171401

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. -wooden dowel used to stir sauces.

10-17-4

Detail 23171400

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 23171405

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -tin cans and plastic cooking oil reused.

14-45-4

Detail 23171403

Basic - Soiled cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

08B-12-5

Detail 23171408

Basic - Stored food not covered. -sauces and chicken wings in walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 23171399

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23171411

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of baking soda at cook line.

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 22828601

High Priority - Containers of medicine improperly stored at cookline.

14-31-5

Detail 22828602

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store egg rolls in chest freezer.

50-17-3

Detail 22828604

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

08A-17-6

Detail 22828594

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 stored over raw pork in freezer.

03A-03-5

Detail 22828603

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell eggs stored on cart at cookline.

31A-09-4

Detail 22828596

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at cookline blocked by cooking oil boxes. -handwash sink by freezer used to store containers. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22828595

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of flour in kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 22828600

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 22828597

Basic - No self-closer on bathroom door.

08B-12-5

Detail 22828599

Basic - Stored food not covered. -open bag of flour in kitchen.

14-17-4

Detail 22828598

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

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 22509882

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored.

08A-17-6

Detail 22509881

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 stored above raw beef in freezer.

31A-09-4

Detail 22509878

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by cooking oil containers.

31B-02-4

Detail 22509885

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

14-45-4

Detail 22509880

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

14-09-4

Detail 22509884

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

14-71-4

Detail 22509883

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface, handles on rice cooker.

12B-07-4

Detail 22509875

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-12-5

Detail 22509879

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

08B-38-4

Detail 22509887

Basic - Food stored on floor, bags of rice in kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 22509877

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 22509876

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -debris build up on handwash sink.

25-32-4

Detail 22509886

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles, cut vinegar bottles hanging at cookline.

Dec 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 21640410

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 21640412

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags used to cover egg rolls in reach in cooler.

14-15-4

Detail 21640419

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Green containers for sugar and flour not food grade.

08A-05-6

Detail 21640409

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over packaged vegetables in reach in freezer. Raw chicken stored over sauce containers in walk in cooler.

03A-03-5

Detail 21640424

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21640415

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container stored in hand sink.

16-37-1

Detail 21640420

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 21640421

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

14-01-5

Detail 21640414

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

14-45-4

Detail 21640408

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

12B-07-4

Detail 21640416

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-12-5

Detail 21640425

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

08B-38-4

Detail 21640418

Basic - Food stored on floor, bag of rice on floor in back kitchen area, container of shrimp on floor in walk in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 21640411

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 21640413

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: old food debris between stainless tables at cookline. Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease: hood filters.

22-16-4

Detail 21640417

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

08B-12-5

Detail 21640422

Basic - Stored food not covered, open bag of rice in dry storage area, numerous items uncovered in walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 21640423

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, flour container.