CHINA HOUSE
255 RIVERTOWN SHOPS DR 103, Saint Johns FL 32259 · 904.342.2478
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flying insects observed around drain at three compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food handler scratched nose and adjusted ponytail with gloved hands then changed gloves and continued to prepare food without washing hands after changing gloves.
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 beef stored over raw calamari on sipped rack in walk in freezer, all items removed from original packaging. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer, all items removed from original packaging. Also raw beef, removed from original packaging, stored over box of wonton wrappers in walk in freezer. Also raw chicken stored over box of noodles in walk in cooler. All items rearranged.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of rehydrated noodles at end of cook line, bucket moved.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed bean sprouts stored bucket of washed bean sprouts in water in walk in cooler. Bag of unwashed carrots stored over bus tub of cut onions in walk in cooler. All items rearranged during inspection.
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket in triple sink reading 0ppm, manager remade to 100ppm.
Oct 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original packaging, stored over bags of edamame in walk in freezer. Also raw beef, removed from original packaging, stored over boxes of raw shrimp and raw pork, removed from original packaging, in walk in freezer.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. raw chicken (58F - Cooling, after 20 minutes 58F) in covered plastic bus tub in walk in cooler, per operator chicken was prepared 2.75 hours ago, chicken put into smaller containers.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan in hand wash sink in prep area of kitchen Strainer in hand wash station at front counter, items removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Missing fresh garlic in oil on time control paperwork, operator corrected during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on cook line. Buckets of raw chicken in walk in freezer. Employee corrected during inspection.
In-use utensil stored on equipment door handle between uses. Strainer hanging on stove handle on cook line, strainer moved.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stacks of to go containers on make line, containers inverted.
Apr 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original packaging, stored over noodles in walk in freezer. Raw beef stored over containers of chili sauce in walk in freezer, all items removed from original container. Also raw shell eggs stored over noodles in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash sink at front counter.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Boba pearls at front counter missing form written procedures, operator corrected during inspection
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of noodles in walk in freezer. Bucket of soy sauce and bag of carrots in walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 2 knifes between reach in cooler and table on cook line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handles in container of noodles and rice on make line.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed mushrooms over cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar and salt in back storage area.
Feb 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flying insects observed around drain at three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler; opened raw chicken and shell eggs stored over cooked noodles and opened raw beef stored over opened cream cheese mix. In walk in freezer, opened raw beef stored over raw shrimp and opened case of squid stored over peas/carrots. Operator rearranged all to proper storage during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in handwash sink by back exit. Small empty boxes, electric plug and rubber mat in handwash sink by three compartment sink. Operator removed all items in both sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at back exit. Employee replenished paper towels.
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Behind front counter, a wall with counter and utility or handwashing sink was added. Establishment is preparing Boba teas/beverages at this counter. Sink is being utilized as a utility sink for rinsing blender parts. Inspector verified plans do not include the addition. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-082 and explained plan review process to operator.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available. Operator states holds cooked chicken on time controls for time frame of 11-3. Provided DBPR Form HR 5022-090 via email and explained form to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and wallet stored on rack above canned goods. Employee moved personal items to proper storage.
Food stored on floor. Multiple sauce buckets at back storage area stored on the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door handle. Employee moved tongs to proper storage. Also, knife stored between prep table and flip top reach in cooler. Employee moved knife to proper storage. Also, bowl used as utensil in cooked rice. Operator removed bowl.
Stored food not covered. Multiple stored containers of cut vegetables in walk in cooler not covered.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 live flying insects observed around drain at end of cook line, under cook line, around mop sink, and around drain under triple sink.
Mar 14, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 live flying insects observed around drain at end of cook line, under cook line, around mop sink, and around drain under triple sink.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken on a stick and raw beef over boxes of unwashed produce. Discussed with operator proper storage levels. Operator posted food storage signage and asked employee correct storage levels.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by the three compartment sink inaccessible. Operator relocated items blocking the hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic portion cup used as scoop in bulk containers and bag of rice. Operator removed the portion cups.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in the walk in cooler not identified and stored over food for customers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cook line shelf over flip top reach in cooler. Employee jackets over canned goods in dry storage area. Operator relocated the personal items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf over the prep sink and three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
Food stored on floor. On the main cook line,soy sauce and fryer oil containers stored on the floor. Operator began relocating the items.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the main cook line, knives stored between prep tables and flip top reach in cooler. Operator removed the knives.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at front service counter hand wash sink. Operator posted hand wash signage.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet wiping cloths on cook line cutting boards and prep tables. Discussed with operator to store in sanitizer solution, operator began relocating wet wiping cloths.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of sugar and flour no labeled. Operator labeled the bulk containers.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available at time of inspection for three compartment sink or sanitizer solution. Operator has test strips ordered.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at either hand wash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at either hand wash sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has accumulation of construction dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. At time of inspection no choking poster available. Inspector provided opening packet including choking poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at either hand wash sink or restroom.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exterior door not self closing/sealing.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. At time of inspection no child labor law poster.
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.