CHAN'S CHINESE FOOD
9200 NW 39 AVE STE 150, Gainesville FL 32606 · 6462265500
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 2 crawling on wall above Three compartment sink, 1 on water heater, 1 under dry storage near back kitchen, 5 crawled from cold water handle on Handwash sink by back door.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over sauces in reach in cooler on cooks line, employee moved raw below. -Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. -Raw beef over wontons in reach in freezer.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 2 crawling on wall above Three compartment sink, 1 on water heater, 1 under dry storage near back kitchen, 5 crawled from cold water handle on Handwash sink by back door.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 food handlers only food handlers are expired 6/6/2026.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles throughout kitchen the white lining is peeling from tiles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 round cutting boards with deep cut marks/cracks.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach under cook line and 1 under prep table.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor by back door, manager placed off of floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cooking equipment on cooks line soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Handwash sink by back door.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food order with no hair guard
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in freezer gasket torn
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Back door frame for screen made of wood that is not smooth and cleanable.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service food tray lids not inverted or protected. Manager inverted lids
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Container of jellyfish stored on kitchen floor.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid for dumpster behind building.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager turned containers over during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Bags of flower stored on kitchen shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Scallops thawing in standing water on prep sink. Manager placed scallops under running water.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to single service item without washing hands. Employee cutting raw beef then proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and discard to go container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored over container of sauce in walk-in cooler. Manager moved sauce to another shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand soap stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed bottle of hand soap during inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink, 58F.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Can of Red Bull stored on walk-in cooler shelf. Manager removed Red Bull during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor next to back door. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor across from walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet for hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on prep table across from walk-in freezer. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Jul 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean utensils on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut peppers in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer: chicken wing (51F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken wings had been sitting on counter thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved chicken wings to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
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 stored on cook line prep table. Manager stated item was placed on prep table thirty minutes earlier.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken stored in reach-in cooler across from co9k line fryer. Manager stated item prepared on 7/12.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink, 80F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink from shelf during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Employee closed lid to dumpster.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table across from cook line. Manager placed towel in sanitizer bucket.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored over sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken and beef to shelf where raw items are stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle of soap stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed soap from hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf across from walk-in freezer. Employee turned containers over.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water on prep table across from three compartment sink. Manager placed shrimp underneath running water in prep sink.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled raw meat and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee went from cutting raw pork to handle single service containers without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touching register key pad and then proceeded to handle beans without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from stove: noodles (47F - Cold Holding); cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); pork (51F - Cold Holding); beef (52F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed soap from sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated chicken prepared on 9/16.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of completion and date of expiration not filled out on certificate.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf in front of walk-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal bag of rice stored above flour on shelf across from walk-in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf across from stove. Manager removed phone.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in front of walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from fryer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf across from walk-in freezer. Manager turned containers over.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored above cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler. Manager placed lettuce on shelf beneath shrimp.
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