CHINA CHEN LAKELAND INC
2614 US HWY 92 E, Lakeland FL 33801 · 863-668-8826
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 83f
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using grocery bags for food storage with direct contact in freezers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink on cookline
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Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse used cans for food storage in walk-in cooler
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in cooler buckets of sauces
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour, sugar and salt
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using to go bags to stored raw chicken in Reachin freezer and walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Pans of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using to go bags to stored raw chicken in Reachin freezer and walk in freezer
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on large tote for flour
Food stored on floor. Pans of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink on cookline with soil buildup and mild like substance in bottom of sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reachin cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin cooler exterior door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken pieces and egg rolls in walk-in cooler.
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.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Clean knives stored between equipment and wall. Knives being store between 3-compartment and unused dishmachine.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several cases of Food being stored under shelving in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
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.