ACE CHINA
1122 E WADE ST, Trenton FL 32693 · 352.658-8017
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Two flies flying in prep area of kitchen, near three-compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018046611 | Aug 28, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf above single-use trays and above refrigerated make-table containing food at cookline. The manager removed the pill bottle from the area during this inspection.
Live, small flying insects found. 1. Two flies flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying in dry storage room. 3. One fly crawling on pipe below handwash sink near three-compartment sink. 4. One fly crawling on floor in center of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pan of raw chicken stored above box of broccoli inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. The manager moved the raw chicken to a lower shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty box sitting on top of handwash sink at cookline. An employee removed the box from the area during this inspection.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact surface. Cardboard used to store in-use tongs at cookline. The manager discarded the cardboard and replaced the tongs during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handles of several food bins throughout kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of rice bin at cookline cracked.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cardboard used to store in-use tongs at cookline. The manager discarded the cardboard and replaced the tongs during this inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind restaurant.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of rice bin at cookline heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Handles, front, and gaskets of reach-in cooler at cookline heavily soiled with grease.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink. Inspector ran water at each other sink and all other drains appear to be draining properly.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wire shelving on walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked ice machine in lobby area.
Mar 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored on shelf directly above container of raw pork inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw pork to shelf above the raw chicken during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf above three-compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Lid on rice bin at cookline cracked. 2. Several cracked and/or melted plastic pans on dish storage rack near three-compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor near mop sink.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on soil behind dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind restaurant.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked ice machine located in lobby accessible to customers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin containing salt missing label in dry storage room in back of kitchen. Manager added the proper label during this inspection.
Aug 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken (72F - Cooling 4 hours); chicken (71F - Cooling 4 hours). Manager stated the chicken was cooked between 10:30 and 11:30am, then placed into the cooler. Chicken is cooling in a large, deep plastic pan covered with plastic wrap. Stop sale issued.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken (72F - Cooling 4 hours); chicken (71F - Cooling 4 hours). Manager stated the chicken was cooked between 10:30 and 11:30am, then placed into the cooler. Chicken did not cool from 135F to 70F within two hours.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl containing raw shell eggs stored on top of pan containing diced onions inside refrigerated make-table at cookline manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken (72F - Cooling 4 hours); chicken (71F - Cooling 4 hours). Manager stated the chicken was cooked between 10:30 and 11:30am, then placed into the cooler. Chicken is cooling in a large, deep plastic pan covered with plastic wrap. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior wall and inside of ice machine lid soiled with lime-like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles on food storage bins throughout kitchen wrapped in duct tape.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. One plastic pan with chipped corner in-use inside cooler at cookline. 2. Several cracked plastic pans on shelf above three-compartment sink. 3. Cracked cutting board on lower portion of prep table near three-compartment sink. 4. Lid on large rice bin at cookline has a large chip.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of cooler at cookline is damaged inside with exposed insulation in bottom of unit.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Side of cooler facing fryer soiled with grease 2. Area behind nozzles of fountain machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Cobwebs on ceiling in dry storage area near back door.
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Two flies flying in prep area of kitchen, near three-compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above box containing unwashed broccoli and carrots inside reach-in cooler. Manager moved raw shell eggs to other side of cooler during this inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in prep area washed hands in the three-compartment sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen and storage areas.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below shelf in dry storage room. Manager swept area during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Cracked rice bin lid at cookline. 2. Several cracked and/or melted plastic pans on drying rack above three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower portion of prep table in center of prep area rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of sugar bins in dry storage area soiled with grease. 2. Gaskets on cooler doors throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Exterior of cooler at cookline soiled with grease.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents at front counter and in rear dry storage room soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling fan in prep area of kitchen soiled with dust. 3. Ceiling tiles in dry storage areas soiled with dust.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked Ice machine in customer dining area.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. One fly on lid of white bin at cookline. 2. One fly flying in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used as scoops in several foods at cookline. Manager removed bowls from all foods during this inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 1. Front of refrigerator at cookline rusted. 2. Plastic coating peeling on reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Side of grill soiled with grease. 2. Side of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with grease. 3. Gaskets on coolers and freezers throughout establishment soiled with grease and/or food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling fan above prep table in center of kitchen soiled with dust.
Feb 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee handled raw protein and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use new to go container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken stored on top of soy sauce in walk-in cooler. Employee moved case of chicken to area where chicken is stored.
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. Ice chute for dining room soda machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box stored on top of cook line hand washing sink. Manager removed box during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Red CO2 tank stored next to soda box shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed items from shelf.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for rice barrel across from back door. Container stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Containers of MSG on kitchen floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Walk-in cooler gasket. Gaskets of reach-in cooler next to cook line fryer.
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in lobby has no lock for lid.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 75 ppm.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Storage bag containing raw beef stored on shelf above package containing fully-cooked krab in door of reach-in freezer. Manager moved krab to top shelf during this inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken stored above wrapped raw beef inside reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Manager placed raw beef on top shelf during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout bowl without handle used as scoop inside bin of seasoning in dry storage area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Six co2 tanks not secured in kitchen near boxed sodas rack.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in plastic cutting board on prep table in center of prep area of kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's personal food in grocery bag stored on top of bags of chicken inside reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on shelf above three-compartment sink in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezer in kitchen near walk-in cooler.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster beside building missing drain plug.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager unable to locate a copy of the last inspection upon request.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors throughout kitchen soiled with black substance.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelf of prep table in center of prep area heavily rusted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Two boxes of unwashed mushrooms stored on shelf above buckets containing sauce inside walk-in cooler.
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.