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CHINA A CHINESE RESTAURANT

12950 TRADE WAY FOUR #102, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239.947.9977

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4605475
Grade history
JUL 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-1-24. Operator renewed license during the visit.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2015032191Jul 16, 2015Aug 19, 2015$600
7--2015014729Mar 23, 2015Apr 23, 2015$880

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw eggs. Operator moved to proper storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by cook line. Operator provided towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on front counter.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle was stored in sugar container.
Basic/14-01-5
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout back of house.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle is broken and held together with tape.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor.Box of chicken on ground in walk in freezer. Operator moved to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole with exposed insulation on lower part of walk in cooler door.
Basic/36-24-5
The state's own report →
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sweet and sour sauce. Operator moved to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dining room and back kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees cooking with no hair restraints. Employees placed hair nets on.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle is broken and held together with tape.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles shattered by walk in cooler and freezer.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered in freezer. Cooked chicken not covered. Operator placed cover over chicken.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawed raw beef in box on ground. Raw beef was taken back to walk in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 12-1-24. Operator renewed license during the visit.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A bottle Isopropyl Alcohol was stored on the shelf above the reach-in maketable on the cook line. Operator removed alcohol away from the food.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in the dish area blocked by a tub of items in the basin and a lawn chair in front of the sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Ph test strips present. Location uses chlorine for sanitizer. Operator took photos of inspector's test strips to help order correct strips.
Intermediate/16-32-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back of house ceiling is acoustic tiles.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the dining room and the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Three employees cooking with no hair restraints. Employees donned hair restraints during the visit
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door handle is broken and held together with tape. Reach-in cooler on the cook line has severely torn gaskets on all doors. Educated Operator about keeping the gaskets in good repair to keep the refrigerator running efficiently and to keep them easily cleanable.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several shattered floor tiles by the walk-in cooler and freezer.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable and are rusted.
Basic/36-52-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork was thawing on a sheet rack next to the triple sink. Educated Operator on proper thawing. Pork was taken back to the walk-in cooler.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, especially on the walk-in cooler and freezer door and adjacent walls.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Tubs of raw chicken were stored directly above raw beef in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw proteins to proper storage hierarchy.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by the dish area was blocked by items in the basin and a lawn chair directly in front. Operator cleared items for access to the sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A metal bowl with no handle was stored in the bin of rice.
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust in the dining area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. A WaterPik tooth flosser was stored on the dry storage shelving alongside canned goods for sale to the public. Operator removed flosser.
Basic/40-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on the cook line.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor tiles in disrepair between the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer near the back door.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall on the exterior wall of the walk-in freezer. Large hole with exposed insulation on the lower part of the interior door of the walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation
Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in the walk-in cooler heavily rusted.
Basic/36-52-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, especially around the walk-in cooler and freezer door and exterior walls.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle of tall reach-in freezer.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the dining area.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Hole in or other damage to wall at bottom of exterior wall of walk-in freezer.
Basic/36-24-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on vents (heavy grease buildup-up).
Basic/36-68-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the back of the house, primarily at the walk-in cooler and freezer exterior.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw shell eggs stored over noodles in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed precooked pork in walk in freezer not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having non porous smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment and prep tables.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Reach in cooler gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Bottle containing clear substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation
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. Provided to Operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink was blocked by a chair. Sink in back also blocked by a chair. Operator moved both chairs.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided copy to Operator, who signed during visit.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous containers of prepared foods not marked in the walk-in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw chicken at the three-compartment sink was 60F. Operator stated it had been out of refrigeration for 2 hours. Operator placed back into walk-in cooler for rapid cool-down.. raw chicken (60F - thawing)
Basic/06-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to Operator.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bus tub lids covering food in the walk-in cooler observed with encrusted debris on the top surface.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Meats in the walk-in freezer only partially covered with butcher paper. Opened can of oyster sauce not covered in dry storage.
Basic/08B-12-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in the walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-27-5

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.