CHEN'S CHINA LLC
1150 US HWY 41 NW STE 9, Jasper FL 32052 · 3866880786
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016020193 | Apr 25, 2016 | May 9, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 wrapping containers of food in kitchen. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee switched from working with raw food to handling single service items without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle a to go container without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use a different to go container.
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 next to back door. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers: chicken (47F - Cold Holding); egg roll (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°. Items stored in buffet line reach-in cooler: tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); eggs (47F - Cold Holding); lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); melon (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach in freezer to reduce temperature to 41°.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in buffet line steam table: pork (118F - Hot Holding). Manager stated pork placed in steam table 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager returned pork to kitchen to reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener soiled with old food debris. Deflector plate of front counter ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining kitchen shelves.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reused egg cartons used to cover vegetables in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded cartons and covered vegetables with plastic.
Stored food not covered. Container of mushrooms stored in walk-in cooler. Manager covered mushrooms with plastic.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in mop bucket next to mop sink.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans over three compartment sink. Operator moved to table to dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic in back freezer cracked on bottom shelf exposing insulation. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and dry storage shelves soiled with dust accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator moved to bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sesame seed not labeled. Operator labeled.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Back prep table cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and dry storage shelves soiled with dust accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Knife block in use on back prep table.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee placed hands in pants pockets, rinsed hands with water only in three compartment sink, and continued with food preparation. Operator instructed employee to wash hands with soap.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler: noodles (46F - Cold Holding). Over fill line. Operator moved excess to walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris and slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in men's room. Operator replaced during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over reach-in cooler and on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food bins wet nesting n shelf over three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and dry storage shelves soiled with dust accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Stored food not covered. Cut carrots and onions not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator placed wrap over bins.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wood knife block on back prep table in use.
Aug 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed n kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance. Upper white plate of ice bin soiled with mold-like substance.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at fresh not hand wash sink. Manager replaced.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over reach-in cooler prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn and separated from door. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and dry storage shelves soiled with dust accumulation and food debris. Hood vents soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by lid in sink. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn and separated from door. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and dry storage shelves soiled with dust accumulation and food debris. Hood vents soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in kitchen area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened two days prior with no date mark. Manager dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn and separated from door. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler and dry storage shelves soiled with dust accumulation and food debris. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups stored on floor. Manager moved to shelf.
Stored food not covered. Large bowl of shrimp in walk-in cooler not covered.
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