CHINA HOUSE
2898 ALT 19, Palm Harbor FL 34683 · 727.786.8888
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no running water at this time.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026013343 | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $800 |
| 3--2025044535 | Apr 14, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $300 |
| 3--2021007405 | Jan 4, 2021 | Apr 5, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in direct contact in plastic shopping bags in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - broth (106F - Hot Holding), held in water bath next to woks, staff increased temperature
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and rice bins
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Walk in cooler shelves
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins in storage room containing white powders not labeled
Apr 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board grooved.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Feb 18, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. When asked about the big six operator had no knowledge. Emailed operator mandarin translation of the big six.
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. Emailed operator the mandarin translated version of the cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal event form.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lin Yanfang expired 2 9 26
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board grooved.
Stored food not covered. Container of sauce uncovered in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink. Noodles in walk in cooler uncovered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Feb 17, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 60oz cans of soy sauce 5 1.86L cans of gold label soy sauce 3.5lb can of ground bean sauce
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no running water at this time.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2 1 26
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to proper area.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. When asked about the big six operator had no knowledge. Emailed operator mandarin translation of the big six.
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. Emailed operator the mandarin translated version of the cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal event form.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lin Yanfang expired 2 9 26
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink across from walk in cooler. Operator placed soap at sink..
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment has no running hot or cold water at this time.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door of reach in cooler across from frier soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board grooved.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans of soy sauce, 5 cans of gold label soy sauce, 3 cans of ground bean sauce stored with undamaged cans.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone next to white rice holding unit. Operator moved phone to proper area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Container of sauce uncovered in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink. Noodles in walk in cooler uncovered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of oil stored in metal can across from wok station. Unlabeled containers of sauce and oil at wok station.
Apr 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavily stained white cutting board on flip top cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by mop bucket. Bucket moved. Handwashing sink blocked, cardboard sitting in sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went to Publix and purchased correct sanitizer. There was no sanitizer at the start of the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken cooked on Saturday with no date mark. Operator added date to chicken.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile half missing in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White flip top cooler cutting boards.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator discarded and sanitized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone sitting on cutting board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees cooking with no hair restraint. Employees put on hats.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and food storage area including walk in cooler.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked pork, spring rolls, cooked chicken no date mark. Operator was able to determine prep date with in 7 days. Operator will date food a vordingly
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. Operator moved bottled water from prep table.
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- egg rolls, cabbage prepped broccoli, chicken cooked
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cutting boards of cook line. Discussed the need to store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork stored directly in grocery bags on chest freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork frozen, no date marking. Operator was able to determine the date the pork was prepped and will date Accordingly
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cell phone on cutting board of cook line. Cell phone and keys were removed
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and rice stored on the floor. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler Egg rolls, prepped broccoli cooked chicken, rice noodles
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses 3 wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood on shelf walk in cooler not sealed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line contains food removed from its original container but is not labeled with common name.
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles being used in food prep area
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- chicken, shrimp, cut vegetables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and containers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority8 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face no hand wash before returning to food prep.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled clothes no hand wash before continuing food prep.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled refrigerator door handle no hand wash before returning to food prep
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Poultry being stored directly in grocery bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by chair.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No water at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mail being stored in 1 of 3 hand wash sinks Equipment being stored in 1 of 3 hand wash sinks Extension cord being stored in 1 of 3 hand wash sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 2 of 3 hand wash sinks
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, pork, shrimp, chicken, beef. Operator was able to determine prep date and will date accordingly.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. No soap at 2 of 3 hand wash sinks. Employee stocked soap during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical sprayer not labeled with common name
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles being used in food prep area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage on prep table next to food and clean equipment
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints being worn by employees involved in food preparation.2 employyee present.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under fixed equipment on cook line, prep areas and storage areas.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on hand wash sink behind front counter in disrepair
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator using single service containers to store food.
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- chicken, shrimp, cut vegetables.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood lining shelves in walk in cooler not sealed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and containers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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.