CHINA HOUSE 58
508 PLANT AVE SW, Branford FL 32008 · 386-935-1210
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at cookline cracked a raw shell egg, did not wash hands, then proceeded to handle a single-use foam container and scooped rice with the same hand. Inspector had employee wash hands during this inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored directly on floor inside exterior storage shed. An employee placed the oil on a shelf during this inspection.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Scoop made from single-use jug stored inside pan near cookline. Manager discarded the scoop during this inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket at mop sink.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at cookline cracked a raw shell egg, did not wash hands, then proceeded to handle a single-use foam container and scooped rice with the same hand. Inspector had employee wash hands during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner and aerosol can containing air freshener stored on shelf directly above several boxes containing fortune cookies. Manager moved the chemicals to another shelf during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wing cloth stored on corner of prep table in prep area. Manager moved the cloth to the laundry during this inspection.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several water stains on ceiling in kitchen near cookline.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Windex" glass cleaner on shelf below front counter directly beside boxes of sauce packets. Manager removed glass cleaner from shelf during this inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three FRLA food handler certificates expired on 12/01/2024.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups on prep table in back of kitchen above bag of flour and bottles of juice. Manager removed both cups from table during this inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Junction box, conduit pipe, and wires on ceiling at cookline soiled with dust.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: shredded cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). The cabbage is filled approximately four inches above the fill line inside top of unit. Manager stated the cabbage was placed inside unit approximately 30 minutes prior. Inspector had employee remove excess cabbage and place it into the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow liquid missing label on handwash sink near water heater.
Oct 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken stored above pan of raw beef on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to another shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection near grease receptacle beside building.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside make-table at cookline: shrimp (69F 3:00, 68F 3:30 - Cooling). Manager stated the shrimp was cooked, rinsed, and placed into unit approximately 20 minutes prior. Employee separated shrimp into smaller portions and placed pans into walk-in cooler with ice to cool to 41F.
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