CHINA HOUSE 168 INC
1844 RIDGEWOOD AVE, Holly Hill FL 32117 · 386-615-3993
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
JAN 24
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen at cookline.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021046369 | Sep 21, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw meats stored in grocery bags in walk in freezer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment, prep tables and coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -buildup of food debris on shelf under prep table. -rolling cart and trays on rolling cart soiled with old food debris, grease. -exterior of food storage containers soiled.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -numerous items stored on top of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen at cookline.
In walk in cooler, green peppers and watermelons being stored in boxes that originally contained raw chicken.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw meats stored in grocery bags in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -flats of raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -In walk in cooler, green peppers and watermelons being stored in boxes that originally contained raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg rolls in reach in cooler at 48°f. Out of cooler prior to inspection. -cut cabbage at 54°f at cookline. Out of cooler 1 hour. Operator moved back to cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled. -prep table soiled with old food debris. -can opener soiled. -interior of flour, sugar containers soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can stored in front of handwashing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop flour.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in freezer door handle soiled. -reach in freezer door handle soiled.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment, prep tables and coolers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -buildup of food debris on shelf under prep table. -rolling cart and trays on rolling cart soiled with old food debris, grease. -exterior of food storage containers soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -cut vinegar bottle used to scoop rice. -metal sauce cans used to store raw chicken in reach in freezer.
Soiled cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -numerous items stored on top of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -cooked shrimp stored in grocery bags in reach in cooler. -cooked chicken stored in grocery bags in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -container of raw beef stored on top of sauce container in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. -torn gaskets on reach in cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -grease buildup on hood filters. -grease and food debris accumulated on wire shelving at cookline. -rolling rack by walk in cooler soiled. -exteriors of food storage containers (on dry storage shelves) soiled. -table fan in food preparation area has accumulation of grease and dust. -shelving in walk in cooler encrusted with old food debris. -milk crate being used as stool heavily soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -tin sauce cans used for food storage in reach in freezer.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -numerous items stored on top of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. -open bags of rice in storage area. -bean sprouts in water uncovered in walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -dust buildup on interior walls of walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - shrimp in front reach in cooler -numerous items in walk in freezer
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - metal trash can used for storing rice
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back screen door
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - cook line prep cooler
Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - top of walk in freezer cluttered with box lids, unused equipment
Stored food not covered. - multiple foods in walk in cooler
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 37 recorded, 13 high priority.
13 High priority1 Intermediate23 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - prep table at cooler
Dented cans present. See stop sale.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing 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 handling cooked pasta with barehands
Live, small flying insects found - 2 near three compartment sink
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - shrimp in front reach in cooler -numerous items in walk in freezer
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - metal trash can used for storing rice
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - Raw chicken stored over wontons in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over rice noodles - raw chicken over onions
Shell eggs are not clean, some with cracked/broken shells. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cookline coolers: chicken, 52F; chicken 45; - walk in cooler: cooked chicken 45, 52F; cooked chicken wings, 47F; held off temperature control less than 1 hour and returned to cooler upon arrival of inspector
Utensils heavily soiled. - stored utensils and in use colander in flour bin
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine exceeds 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards heavily soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. - salt
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - keys on shelf at cook line
Equipment in poor repair. - multiple cracked containers - cutting board with hole in center
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back screen door
Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout entire kitchen - walk in freezer
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - near walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. - boxed oil jugs stored on the floor -containers with bean sprouts, celery and carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of smoker has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand sink at front counter - gaskets on cooler across from fryers - entire flat surface of wok station - sides of fryers - exterior of multiple food containers - gas lines at cooking equipment - fan cover in walk in cooler - exterior up upright freezer near back door - shelves throughout kitchen - speed rack near storage shelves -table fan by walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cook line prep cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - cook line prep cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - jug cut and reused for scoop - cardboard seasoning barrel reused for rice
Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Soiled Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - throughout kitchen
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - top of walk in freezer cluttered with box lids, unused equipment
Stored food not covered. - multiple foods in walk in cooler
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - tumbler, fajita slicer, bin of heavily soiled utensils stored outdoor by back door. Operator states equipment does not work and is going to be discarded.
Utensils in poor condition. - skimmer screen torn. Manager discarded
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - salt
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over sauce containers in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease under fryers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving in kitchen soiled. -wire shelving in walk in cooler encrusted with food debris. -cart at cook line with spices soiled with food debris. -rolling cart in back kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -cut vinegar bottles used as scoops.
Stored food not covered. -numerous items in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walls in walk in cooler soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store cooked pork.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour, corn starch, sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease under fryer, under coolers, in front of dry food storage shelving.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: -Rice cooker -shelving at cookline -hood filters -exterior of oven -exterior of food storage containers -rolling cart with food trays -food debris on wire shelving in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store cooked pork.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings at cookline at 45°f. Operator moved back to cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under handwash sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, egg rolls.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour, corn starch, sugar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Ceiling tiles missing.
Ceiling/ceiling tile show water damage in kitchen.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Debris buildup on fan in walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease under fryer, under coolers, in front of dry food storage shelving.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: -Rice cooker -shelving at cookline -hood filters -exterior of oven -exterior of food storage containers -rolling cart with food trays -food debris on wire shelving in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Stored food not covered. Open bag of flour by back door.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 27 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate22 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of water chestnuts in dry storage area.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over open container of sauce in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb under hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of rice cooker encrusted with old food debris. -side of prep table with old food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense flour.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Ceiling tiles missing by walk in freezer.
Ceiling tiles shows water damage in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease, debris under cooking equipment and by dry storage shelving.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken, lid to corn starch cracked.
Food stored on floor. -containers of cooking oil on floor in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease buildup on hood filters. -timer at cookline encrusted with old food debris. -shelving at cookline soiled with food debris. -grease buildup on cooking equipment. -exterior of food storage containers in dry storage area heavily soiled with food debris, dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. -table fan on prep table soiled with dust/dirt.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -establishment using cut vinegar bottles to dispense rice.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Stored food not covered. -open bag of flour by back door. -numerous open containers in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, plastic container with baking powder in dry storage area.
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.