CHINA 99 CHINESE RESTAURANT
3541 UNIVERSITY BLVD W #5, Jacksonville FL 32217 · 904.731-8899
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found One fly in kitchen.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Food service employee did not sanitize washed containers. No sanitizing step set up. Inspector intervened and showed how to set up. Language barrier. Gave print outs. 100 ppm after re set.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented Bean Sauce can.
Live, small flying insects found One fly in kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/26
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered containers of wontons in walk in cooler. Top shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.Moved by manager
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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 returned from outside and engaged in Food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Foods stored in shopping bags in reach in freezer.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered prepped foods and sauces in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in kitchen. Moved by manager to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled guard container. Kitchen.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48° raw pork 50°. Raw beef 51°. In reach in cooler / make table. At end prep line unit. Per Person In Charge. Items placed about 10:45 am. Items Moved by manager to walk in cooler. New batch placed on Establishment existing Time Temperature Controlled for Safety list. 4 hrs. Service company called.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of microwave. Kitchen
Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in walk in cooler uncovered.
May 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 20, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment in sink. Moved by manager.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor by mop sink. 3 dead roaches on floor behind rear chest freezer. 2 dead roaches on floor by dry goods.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables In walk in cooler.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink blocked bewitch multiple items in sink. Moved by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled cooler gaskets. Cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut gallon jug as scoop. Operator discarded item.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.prep line.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in cooked rice container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled cooler gasket. Prep line.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Prep line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Peeled, cut onions stored in soiled cardboard box. Onions washed. Moved to another container.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish thawing at room temperature. Moved by manager
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees not yet trained.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked /prepped foods I. Walk in cooler. Uncovered rice, flour in kitchen. Covered by manger.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafood thawing in standing water. Moved by manager.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 45°. Raw beef. 45°. Cooked shrimp 44° in make table cooler opposite grill. Per Person In Charge, items placed about noon. Moved by manager to another cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Cut broccoli in old box. Walk in cooler. Manager intervened by washing items again.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered bags of flour and rice in dry goods area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in front Hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle rear kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop. In flour.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic jug used as scoop.
Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped foods in walk in cooler uncovered. Covered by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Noodles thawing at room temperature. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
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.