CHINA BOWL
5200 NW 43 ST STE 506, Gainesville FL 32606 · 352.380.0088
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Head of lettuce in walk-in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prepped raw chicken over wonton wrappers in reach in freezer, operator switched chicken below. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 3 cutting boards on prep table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above paper towels, operator moved drink.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces added to dry stage shelf not sealed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 2 containers with powdered foods inside no labels on bottom of prep shelf.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 20lb propane tank on shelf in back storage area.
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked at dishwash area, Manager removed obstruction
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food dispensed (flour )with a bowl without a handle. Manager removed bowl
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard soiled with grease o floor of cookline
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile throughout kitchen are not smooth and cleanable.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. gasket on reach in freezer at front of kitchen torn
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Bag of beef on floor of walk in freezer, containers of soup on floor of walk-in-cooler. Manager placed all items on shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil stored with handle touching food product( rice.). Manager removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave buttons on cookline soiled with grease
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. single service lids not inverted or protected. Manager inverted lids.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( flour ) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 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 to handle to go containers to portion food without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove: noodles (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated noodles were placed in reach-in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved noodles to interior of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves stored in front counter hand washing sink. Employee removed gloves during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated chicken was cooked the previous morning. Manager placed proper date on chicken.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored at end of three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of microwave on shelf across from cook line fryers. Gasket for reach-in freezer across from cook line fryers.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce stored on kitchen floor. Case of shrimp stored on walk-in freezer floor.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster. Manager posted choking poster during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door of reach-in freezer across from cook line fryers.
Feb 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Head of lettuce in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing, rinsing and stacking dishes without sanitizing. Manager had employee setup three compartment sink to rewash dishes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken not in original package stored over bag of fries in walk-in freezer. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf in both instances.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Manager stated pork was prepared the previous morning.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two employee training certificates missing certificate number. Manager placed his certificate number on certificates.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in front counter reach-in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored at end of three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on shelf across from cook line fryer.
Food stored on floor. Container of MSG and cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Manager placed items on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at end of front counter. To go containers on kitchen shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on rolling rack in front of walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken inside of walk-in cooler to finish thawing.
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate13 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 handling pans of food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee talking on phone then proceeded to handle food and clean to go boxes on cook line. Manager had employee wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked ribs in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers. Raw chicken stored over sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf in both areas.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in coolers across from cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in front counter hand washing sink. Serving spoon stored in kitchen hand washing sink.
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/. Four employees working with no certified food manager present.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at kitchen hand washing sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Employee stated items were prepared on 6/30/2024.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop flour from bins on kitchen shelf next to dish area.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf underneath warmers with rice on kitchen shelf.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above bins of flour in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee hot dogs stored on walk-in cooler shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored above three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Inside of microwave on shelf across from fryers. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers used to store egg rolls in walk-in cooler. Container used to store chicken in reach-in cooler across from fryers.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on walk-in freezer floor. Sauces stored on walk-in cooler floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in standing water, 98F. Manager removed spoon from water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour stored on shelf next to dish area.
Jan 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 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 placed prepped bags of pork in walk-in cooler. Manager had employee wash hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee placed cooked pork in bags with bare hands. Manager had employee wash hands and put on gloves to handle remaining pork.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in walk-in freezer stored in to go bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over wonton wraps in walk-in freezer. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove stained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager stated item prepared on 1/9.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar from container in dry storage area.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom shelf of table across from walk-in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Manager removed bottle of water from shelf.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored at the end of the three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line stove torn.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on kitchen floor across from walk-in cooler. Sauces stored on walk-in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line stove greasy. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf above kitchen reach-in coolers. Manager turned containers over.
Aug 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate14 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 handling clean pans in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash pans.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above tofu in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to shelf below tofu.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by cases of cooking oil. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed steel wool.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler, manager stated item was prepared on 8/4.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser stored on cook line floor.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in back of kitchen across from walk-in cooler.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on dish rack next to three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above containers of starch in dry storage area. Manager discarded drinks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on rack next to three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from fryers.
Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor in front of hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager moved cases of cooking oil to shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood filters above stove and grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles of hand washing sink behind front counter. Mop sink in back of kitchen. Gasket of Reach-in cooler across from stove.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
Stored food not covered. Containers of noodles stored in reach-in freezer across from fryers. Manager placed covers on items. Chicken and egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Manager placed covers on items.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in empty mop bucket in front of mop sink. Manager hung up mop to air dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table across from fryers.
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.