CHANS CHINESE
1508 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 9043582808
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
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 provided, emailed manager clean up procedures
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Sprayer hose at triple sink and mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on cooked ribs and cooked pork stored in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Red spray bottle stored on bottom shelf across from triple sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White shield soiled with a black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves On cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Torn/broken ceiling tiles in back storage room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone near single service containers and paper products on cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on clear door cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked stainless bowl used to store cooked chicken.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching Cooked beef in walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon stored in standing water 88F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on lightbulb in walk in cooler
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light provided in Clear door cooler.
Dec 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Tylenol stored on shelf in kitchen area with paper products above prep line.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel under cut onions
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade to go plastic bag used to stored raw pork in walk in cooler.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at mop sink and triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle worn red solution stored inside in ware washing area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop dry rice.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line the shelves in the kitchen and ware washing area.
Ceiling tile missing. Several open areas in ceiling in back storage area.
Egg shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Egg shells trays used to drain grease from food items.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on empty egg shell tray in ware washing area.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Brown paper towel stored underneath chopped Onions in flip top cooler.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork cooked on site then placed in the walk in freezer. Pork thawing in walk in cooler no date marking.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Fernando employee training certificate expired July 1/ 2025
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle with Red solution stored underneath hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Silver bowl used to scoop cooked shrimp in walk in cooler.
Egg shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Egg shell cartons used to drain food products.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses and cell phone stored on boxed fountain drinks, employee moved personal items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee Cutting beef with no hair restraint on.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored in water 110F.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water at triple sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths stored on rep table when not in use.
Mar 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Sprayer at mop sink
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several bottles of cleaning solutions stored next to container of oil, manager moved oil
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Red solution stored in a bucket
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in kitchen area under prep table
Egg shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Empty egg shell trays reused to drain food items
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between prep table and cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Very dim lighting in dry storage room
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at mop sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink in server area To fill a pan with water
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves In the kitchen area
Egg shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Establishment reuse egg shell cartons to Drain grease from utensils
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage On prep table near food items, employee beverage on top shelf in prep area across from triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Black mold like substance on interior Flip top lids
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings are thawing in standing water in triple sink
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf above prep table next to microwaves
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at Mop sink
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 provided, emailed manager clean up procedures
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained small white cutting board on counter near triple sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle stored at triple sink with pink solution
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on door handle of Clear door cooler
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves in kitchen area and shelves in back of establishment where rice cookers are stored
Egg shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Egg shells carton used to drain food products from fryer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items in the fryer with no hair restraint
Jul 11, 2023Administrative 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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Spray hose at sink lower than flood rim of sink. Sprayer at Mop sink lower than flood rim of sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp egg roll (48F - Cold Holding); ribs (49F - Cold Holding) per employee food items were in the walk in cooler from previous day and was stocked up front for service near cooks line this morning. Cooks line is a few steps away from walk in cooler. All food items in the walk in cooler are 41F or below. Employe adjusted temperature to a lower setting
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Tylenol stored on open box of egg roll paper wraps on cooks line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance on small white cutting board
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Red solution, employee labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Silver bowl used to scoop rice
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelf under rice cookers in back storage room
Egg shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food. Egg shells used to drain foods from fryer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on counter of steam well
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service spoons and forks stored with food contact surface at top of cup
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloths stored on prep tables
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.