168 CHINESE RESTAURANT
3030 E SEMORAN BLVD #132, Apopka FL 32703 · 407.862.1688
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly strip hanging in food prep area, full of dead flying insects, operator removed strip
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016028419 | Jun 6, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -choline stored with food equipment next to dish machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -throughout kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on clean rice cooker table
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee food and drinks on prep
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -multiple utensils in standing water between rice cookers
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave interior
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -rear door
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -jug lids cut and used as scoops
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. -from dish machine leading to rear door blocked -walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind meat slicer
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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. Provided operator with form, current employees working signed and dated form
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling by back door at storage area is in disrepair, large opened areas
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout facility back of house
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by walk-in-cooler
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid cracked to sauce in glass cooler by hand sink in wait station area over dumpling sauce
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor on cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warewashing area - unsealed concrete floors
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in prep area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch, sugar and flour in bins not labeled
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Container of lemons and pitcher of Tea - stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw beef in 2 door upright stainless steel unit
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Lemons and pitcher of sweet T stored in ice that is served in drinks to customers
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in server station was used as a dump sink as evidence of discarded ice
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Only CFM for property YVONNE- is off all week, currently 5 employees working at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at server station next to 2 glass cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at pass through window
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Several uneasily stored in small crock pot in water 88f - operator turned up temperature
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of coolers soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to units in storage area off kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. KRAB defrosting in 3 compartment sink
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in prep area
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous foods from previous day or longer in coolers, not dated
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches on glue trap in kitchen next to refrigerator. Operator cleaned up area and discarded trap
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor on cooks line
Hole in or other damage to wall to right office machine Hole in wall right side of glass cooler at wait station area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled - grease buildup
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. walk-in-cooler foods not sealed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish machine soiled
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate18 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in cooler over ready to eat foods
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous prepared foods from previous day not dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 8 dead roaches on glue trap on cooks line, operator disposed of.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen to right cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by walk-in-cooler
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door cooler at entrance to dry storage has rust on shelves
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug it and used as scoop, operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan of frozen chicken by dish machine defrosting, operator moved to refrigeration unit
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By dish machine and back storage area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by ice machine
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 in deep freezer in plastic bag mixed with beef and shrimp products
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Tried calibrating thermometer, battery low, would not register proper temp
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles by back door hanging - causing numerous openings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked by walk-in-cooler
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut and used as a scoop, operator discarded
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in areas throughout kitchen and storage areas
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate19 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly strip hanging in food prep area, full of dead flying insects, operator removed strip
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 in deep freezer in plastic bag mixed with beef and shrimp products
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings on top of dish machine, operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken on line 55°; less than 4 hours, moved to refrigeration for immediate temperature recovery
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Tried calibrating thermometer, battery low, would not register proper temp
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple prepared foods in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles by back door hanging - causing numerous openings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, on cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottle of water on pass through window
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked by walk-in-cooler
Food being prepared in dining room, operator preparing sno-peas at table in dining room, moved to kitchen
Food stored on floor. Prepared chicken on floor in prep area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall coming apart under dish machine
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 110°, turned up temperature, corrected to 140°
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior microwave soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut and used as a scoop, operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp at room temperature defrosting, moved to walk-in-cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed floors in areas throughout kitchen and storage areas
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.