CHINA CHEF
821 W MAIN ST, Immokalee FL 34142 · 239.867.4192
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015048061 | Oct 24, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher of water in the hand sink by the 3 compartment sink.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex restroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the side of the door jamb and the door that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing/damaged by the mop sink.
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Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed trash bag covering the men's urinal.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the working containers of salt, sugar, flour, and cornstarch.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in need of repair.
Exterior door has a gap at the side of the door jamb and the door that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing/damaged by the mop sink.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed boxes of sugar and tapioca stored in the employee restroom.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed inside of door on the walk in cooler with exposed insulation.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal in the unisex restroom covered with a garbage bag.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls in the walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the working containers of salt, sugar, flour, or cornstarch.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of tums on the cookline above steam well. Operator moved medicine.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with grease and dust like substance.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used on reach in cooler door to hold gaskets.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on walk in cooler door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles by mop sink and next to walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed bus tubs of raw chicken and pork stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed orange substance on reach in freezer and refrigerator door gaskets. Observed food debris buildup on walk in cooler shelves. And dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed self service plastic utensils not stored food contact service down.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls soiled with food debris.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled with food debris.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with grease and dust like substance.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used on walk in cooler door to hold gaskets, operator stated they have someone coming to look at replacing gaskets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed buildup of white mold like substance on walk in cooler condenser unit.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed self service plastic utensils not stored food contact service down.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in make table to scoop raw pork.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage on left of hood system where fire suppression pipes enter the ceiling.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in and walk in cooler doors to hold gaskets on to door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles damaged by 3 compartment sink and are in the process of being repaired but operator.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator placed soap at sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelf next to 3 compartment sink where pans are stored.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door is torn and duct tape is being used to hold gasket on door. Door does not close completely.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken and missing next to mop sink in rear of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door and shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
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.