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CHILIN CHINESE FOOD

2137 NORTH COURTENAY PARKWAY #35, Merritt Island FL 32953

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1505601
Grade history
JUN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 38 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1,2024 called hotline with operator and paid using card. I translated and received payment confirmation. License still shows delinquent on inspection dashboard after getting details.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Flour
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp being thawed in standing water. Dumplings on counter. Raw chicken on counter.
Basic/06-01-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line
Intermediate/27-16-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves and shelf next to hand wash sink on cook line are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On counter with ambient temperature. Operator moved to walk-in cooler
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Basic/13-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over over make line is soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1,2024 called hotline with operator and paid using card. I translated and received payment confirmation. License still shows delinquent on inspection dashboard after getting details.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bucket of soy sauce and bag of onions
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand wash sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance in dripping pan of Peking oven
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler has an accumulation of mold like substance
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 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 ▾
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves for Togo service
Basic/14-45-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over make line has an accumulation of dust
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel on eggrolls in reach in cooler
High priority/14-86-1
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping
Basic/23-03-4

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.