CHINA HOUSE
27615 US HWY 27 STE 111, Leesburg FL 34748 · 352-787-3384
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 fresh onions with bare hands. Operator corrected.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024059546 | Jul 25, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Dented can of soy sauce. Manager discarded.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over crab rangoons in freezer to right of three compartment sink.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Employee handled trash can and then clean pot.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken wings 49f, Chicken nuggets 69f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pot and spoons in hand sink by three compartment 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/
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -On top of prep cooler.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil under cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -In mop sink room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Chest freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Prep cooler gaskets.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over imitation crab meat.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked beef.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Sitting out at room temp. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 55f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed lower in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rear hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of unused broiler.
Stored food not covered. -Egg rolls in walk in cooler.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -Forks at front counter.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Can of soy sauce.
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 fresh onions with bare hands. Operator corrected.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over wontons.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -4 in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Wontons 112f. Advised to reheat.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rear sink.
Ceiling tile missing. -In mop sink room.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Over prep cooler.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Rice barrel.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Drain pipe under three compartment sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -No cold water at rear hand sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. -Sauce bucket.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -At front counter.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Cooked chicken stored in cardboard chicken box.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw scallops over krab meat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of rice cooker. -White cutting board. -Meat cuber.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by table by three compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Black refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Jug used as scoop.
Stored food not covered. -Cooked chicken. -Sweet and sour sauce.
Jul 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork 49f, Diced pork 47f. Sprouts 85f. Cut Cabbage 84f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Reach in freezer gasket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer by rear exit door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers on floor.
Stored food not covered. -Bucket of sweet and sour sauce.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw chicken over peppers in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork 49f, Diced pork 47f. Sprouts 85f. Cut Cabbage 84f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Grill cleaner stored by rice net.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Ceiling tile missing. -In mop sink room.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Reach in freezer gasket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer by rear exit door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers on floor.
Stored food not covered. -Bucket of sweet and sour sauce.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. -Clean dish shelf above three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw sprouts 60f, Noodles 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Silver double door freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Manager swept floors and then cooked Eggrolls without washing hands.
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. -Clean dish shelf above three compartment sink.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw beef stored behind cooked chicken.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef scoop stored on top of cooked pork in prep cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw sprouts 60f, Noodles 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored over raw chicken.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by trash can.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Silver double door freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -By mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Exterior of fryers.
Stored food not covered. -Cut vegetables, cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Jul 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee washed cutting board and then handled food.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Cooked chicken and prepared vegetables stored in cardboard boxes in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over broth in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 57f, Sprouts 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pot stored in handsink by three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Hood filters.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
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.