CHINA FIRST
400 SE CAPITAL CIR STE 24, Tallahassee FL 32301 · (850)656-2882
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor in front of fryers.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018039519 | Jul 20, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over carrots in outside walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth bucket in sink.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at buffet.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives in wait station and on line.
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Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected. Forks laying flat on buffet no overhead guard.
Stored food not covered. Pans of sauces in kitchen and multiple items in walk-in cooler.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Filled water glasses under hand sink towels.
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator separated food properly during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator stated sushi was put out at 11:30. Operator wrote time down during time of inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Xiang Dong Xie 3/16/2021
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shrimp sitting inside handwashing sink on cook line. Employee removed shrimp during time of inspection.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris underneath fryers.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection.
Food stored outside. Observed buckets of lettuce stored outside behind restaurant. Employee properly placed food during time of inspection.
Jan 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored next to raw chicken in food prep cooler. I advised operator to wrap raw chicken and separate from beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad cold holding at 50F for more than 4 more hours. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Pork spare ribs 46F Noodles Lo mein 46F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped inside handwashing sink near convection oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and slime.
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above krab salad inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed raw chicken during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Pork 50 Pork egg roll 52F Cheese wonton 52F Raw chicken 50F. Operator placed food items inside of walk in cooler during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food inside handwashing sink on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee clean ice machine during time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Operator removed cell phone during time of inspection.
Observed Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 28, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Shrimp 47F cold holding for more than 4 hours during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours during time of inspection: White fish 43F Pork 50F Raw chicken 46F. Operator placed food items inside walk in cooler during time of inspection. Observed Shrimp 47F cold holding for more than 4 hours during time of inspection. *see stop sale.
Dec 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor in front of fryers.
Dec 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of oyster flavored sauce.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor in front of fryers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding in walk in cooler less than 4 hours: Pork 45F Chicken 45F Beef 44F Noodles 47F. Operator placed food items inside freezer during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding: Sweet and sour chicken 114F and Fried white fish 105F. Operator started to reheat food items during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in handwashing sink next to oven.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not sanitizing dishes properly. 0ppm. Informed operator to set up three compartment sink until machine is fixed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in front of fryers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves holding soda boxed soiled with grease, and food debris. Observed reach in cooler in front of fryers gaskets soiled with food debris.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors behind fryers and oven soiled with grease and food debris.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting onions to be stored in walk in cooler, no gloves, no heat applied.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef stored directly in T-shirt bags in walk in cooler and reach in freezer near fryers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Owner stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored over fish in walk in cooler. Owner stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad 44°F, and imitation crab salad 45°F, at buffet, per owner placed 40 minutes ago, owner placed on more ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed general tso chicken 118°F at buffet, per owner placed 30 minutes ago, owner replaced chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in servers area with sanitizer bucket in it, also observed handwashing sink in cooks station with ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled near fryer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area soiled with grease and or dust.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives stored between wall and handwashing sink, servers area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone above prep table with cut cabbage, and chicken, owner removed cell phone.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sinks wash, rinse not sanitizing.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath back door and side exit door. Owner fixed during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed an accumulation of grease and food debris on floor under grill and fryer, and oven.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles disrepair near grills and oven.
Food stored on floor. Observed cut potatoes stored on the floor in walk in cooler located outside, owner stored properly.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in any of the reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, also observed seals on walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance and or dirt.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables, owner stored properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice, sugar not labeled in working container.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust, mold-like substance, dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken stored in plastic buckets on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee open drink can inside upright glass door cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken stored uncovered in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Operator properly covered during inspection.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Also saw raw chicken stored over raw cut cabbage in walk in cooler and raw beef.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed fish on floor in walk in freezer with no wrapping and pork ribs in container with mold like substance.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine, containers for dry seasonings and handles on reach in cooler doors with build up of food debris and mold like substance.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for sushi kept on food bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed containers of thawed marinated chicken and meat with no date marks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles in tea, flour, and vinegar. Employee removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed forks stored tong side up. Employee turned all forks handle side up.
Stored food not covered. Observed beef and chicken in walk in freezer not covered.
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.