CHINA HOUSE
908 13 ST, St. Cloud FL 34769 · 4079579699
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
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. Operator observed touching cooked noodles barehanded
★ 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--2015001725 | Jan 7, 2015 | Jan 27, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 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.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of pepto bismol at end of cookline on shelf over make tables
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cabbage in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Tin can inside of bulk container of rice near walk in cooler
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In glass door drink cooler in lobby
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Can of body spray on dry storage shelf near back door
Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken on reach in cooler closest to front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath several equipment pieces throughout facility
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked tiles throughout facility
Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets on cookline Buckets of cooked noodles and bean sprouts in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in reach in cooler closest to front counter
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water handle not working on handwashing sink near three compartment sink
Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage, cooked pork, cooked noodles, cut onions, several other items in walk in cooler
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over celery in walk in cooler
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. Chicken on cookline out for 40 minutes per operator Operator added time marking
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket lids inside of handwashing sink at end of cookline Operator removed
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap at handwashing sink at end of cookline Operator fixed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cookline in front of make table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cookline prep table in front of rice cooker Operator removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles in several places throughout facility
Food stored on floor. Several sauce buckets throughout Bucket of raw wings in walk in cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In container of sauce in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers walk in cooler Several equipment gaskets
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler underneath make table on cookline
Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage, several cooked meats and sauce containers in walk in cooler uncovered
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Operator observed touching cooked noodles barehanded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over lettuce in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef and shelled eggs in walk in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box in handwashing sink near back storage area Plastic wrap container in handwashing sink in warewashing area Operator removed
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator uses time control for noodles, chicken on cookline no written plan Emailed operator time plan paperwork Operator printed and filled out on site during inspection
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Operator has do not use, out of order signs on bathroom door but bathroom is functional Operator removed signage from door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In several dry ingredient containers throughout kitchen Operator removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cookline make table
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on several equipment pieces throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Fan covers in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Broccoli, cooked pork, several other food bins in walk in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Where faucet meets base of handwashing sink near back storage
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several on cookline
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Egg rolls stored on paper towel at reach in cooler by fryers
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Frozen wontons in plastic bags at chest freezer,operator put in containers
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. Frozen raw beef on flat pans stored over frozen cooked pork
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on make table Can opener on prep table by walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Oyster sauce can used to scoop rice
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water stored over prep table
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods at walk in cooler have
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cooks line has torn gaskets
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep table by walk in cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering flour across from triple sink
Food stored on floor. MSG stored on floor by hand washing sink at triple sink Cooking oil under wok station
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave across from triple sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of container rice and flour is stored in Hood filters
Stored food not covered. Egg roll,pork and chicken not covered at reach in cooler by fryers
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer stored next to glass reach in fridge where customers can grab and go
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. MSG stored in soy sauce with no label
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Frozen raw chicken stored over pork at reach in freezer by triple sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
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/
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container where flour is stored is cracked on the lip
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong stored on bottom of wok
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave across from triple sink
Stored food not covered. Containers with flour at prep table Egg rolls at reach in cooler
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Wonton wrap covered with linen napkin at walk in cooler
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pooled eggs stored in tin can at reach 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. Frozen raw chicken stored over pork at reach in freezer by triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp temping at 82F per operator it was being prepped less than an hour ago. Advised operator to move to freezer for temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink by triple sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator just took over the business but there are no plans on file for the whole establishment.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap at hand washing sink by storage shelf is watered down
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container where flour is stored is cracked on the lip
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tong stored on bottom of wok
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop starred in 88F standing water.Operator discarded water
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave across from triple sink
Stored food not covered. Containers with flour at prep table Egg rolls at reach in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Paper and salt mixture has no label at prep area by triple sink
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Various foods in freezer in the-shirt type grocery bags.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken piled high stored next to cut peppers and onions.
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 on a stick over raw beef and shrimp.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Facility has a restroom and they do allow customers but signs hinder them.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used as scoop.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Reach in freezer shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. Ripped upright freezer gasket.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Top of chest freezer heavily rusted.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Various bowls used for measuring and various condiments placed on raw proteins and moved around as needed.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 over. Raw pork. Reach 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. Sent to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stacked on sink by triple sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken cooked general chicken. Cooked egg rolls cooked shrimp. Walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used to scoop rice
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
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.