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CHI KIN

813 N MILLS AVE, Orlando FL 32803

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats66
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813114
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -37 small flying insects at utility sink at rear door in prep room and dry storage -flys have dispersed a landing on food storage,food contact surfaces, amd clean dishes
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025079744Oct 27, 2025Jan 22, 2026$400
4--2023011510Feb 14, 2023Apr 13, 2023$400
4--2022031830Apr 29, 2022Aug 4, 2022$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. White rice, made on 1/12 and placed into walk in cooler at 3:30pm. Per manager in walk in cooler over night and never taken out. White Rice 52-58f
High priority/03D-02-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cut cabbage in cooler at cook line
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. White rice, made on 1/12 and placed into walk in cooler at 3:30pm. Per manager in walk in cooler over night and never taken out. White Rice 52-58f
High priority/01B-02-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cook line
Basic/14-05-4
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Drinks at cook line
Basic/12B-12-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of soy sauce on floor
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Shelves in cooler and walk in cooler Fan covers in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Oct 28, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -under 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. -around utility sink
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Return visit Oct 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 27, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -37 small flying insects at utility sink at rear door in prep room and dry storage -flys have dispersed a landing on food storage,food contact surfaces, amd clean dishes
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease buildup on braking trays
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -3 lizards in glue trap under utility sink at rear door -1 snake in glue trap under utility sink at rear door
Basic/35A-06-4/Admin Complaint
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -under 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-03-4
Dead roaches on premises. -7 dead roaches in glue trap under utility sink at rear door
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bags on prep table with storage of single service items
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. -buckets of kimchi
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. -around utility sink
Basic/36-24-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing tight fitting
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 3 compartment sink at over 200 ppm chlorine. Operator remade sanitizer and tested at 100 ppm
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table; fried rice per operator cooling from cook less than 4 hours (52F - Cooling); raw beef per operator in cooler for less than 4 hours put in freezer for immediate temperature recovery (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken per operator in cooler less than 4 hours placed in freezer for immediate temperature recovery (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken per operator in cooler less than 4 hours placed item in freezer for immediate temperature recovery (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark in chicken on counter. Operator put time on notepad
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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/ Manager arrived during inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing tight fitting
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour in back of kitchen by ware wash not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing
Basic/32-04-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling around cook line soiled Ceiling and vent walk-in-cooler soiled
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding along wall of dish sink damaged
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dry rack wet nesting Advised to turn pans on side when drying
Basic/24-08-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door kitchen has gap around door and back door in store room hand coming off able to see outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Oct 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubby in hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several drinks on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease build up behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employees have designated a dump sink in the kitchen that does not have a hand washing sign. Explained to operator the requirements for hand sinks and dump sinks and difference in use
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fryers grease build up Fan cover in walk in cooler Small metal shelf by fryer has rust Gasket in chest freezer
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door does not completely close by it's
Basic/35B-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar container
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.