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CHINA II

5228 W SR 46, Sanford FL 32771 · 4076888998

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6903717
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 live roaches on handwash sink next to triple sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025035989Mar 7, 2025May 19, 2025$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw shrimp stored over hosin sauce and ketchup, employee reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg rolls 66F, per operator less than 1 hour stored on prep table next to fryers, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -round cutting board stored on top of handwashing sink next to triple sink, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind woks
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -plastic bin of bok choy stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, operator elevated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelves underneath rice pots have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink next to triple sink: cold water handle not functioning
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic jugs cut into scoops -aluminum cans
Basic/25-32-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above rice cookers
Basic/36-27-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -two wet wiping cloths on rear prep table
Basic/21-12-4
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Aug 7, 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
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over raw pork dumplings in white stand-up reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -reach-in cooler across from fryers: raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside lower portion of reach-in cooler across from cookline
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to triple sink, operator restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -walk-in cooler: employee removed
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -plastic tub of raw chicken wings and bucket of cut carrots stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, operator relocated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knives stored between triple sink and wall, operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelf underneath fried rice cooker -shelves above reach-in cooler -exterior of sesame seed container, operator discarded
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink next to triple sink: cold water handle not functioning
Basic/29-08-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall underneath/behind woks
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employees washed and rinsed multiple food contact surfaces and failed to sanitize
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -walk-in cooler: raw beef stored over case of eggplant, operator reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw shrimp stored above open can of oyster sauce operator reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -3 live roaches on handwash sink next to triple sink
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw shrimp 60F and raw chicken 51F, per operator stored in triple sink less than 1 hour, employee relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken 110F, per operator stored in fryer basket less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee rinsed his hands in triple sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
Basic/21-23-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall underneath/behind woks
Basic/36-24-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -multiple jugs cut into scoops
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -handwash sink next to triple sink, operator cleared clogged drain
Basic/29-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken tiles throughout kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall along baseboards behind rice cooker
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2024 · Operator states repairs have been scheduled. Time Extended
Oct 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -multiple employees began food preparation tasks without first washing their hands
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over cooked pork in stand-up white freezer
High priority/08A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored above sauce buckets and raw shrimp stored above open can of oyster sauce
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken 76F, per operator stored on shelf next to fryers less than 1 hour, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside lid of roll-top reach-in cooler has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -cutting board stored on top of faucet at triple sink is stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store stainless steel pot, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in unisex employee bathroom, operator installed paper towels -handwash sink in kitchen, operator installed paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -fried chicken, per operator cooked on Wednesday, 10/2/2024 lacking date marking
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor behind rice cooker -1 dead roach on floor underneath wok
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken tiles throughout kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of cut carrots stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall along baseboards behind rice cooker
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of dry food containers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic jug cut into scoop
Basic/25-32-4/Warning
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in front service area
Basic/25-02-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping cloths stored on tables throughout the kitchen
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
14-31-5 Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Priority: High Priority
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
16-37-1 Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/16-37-1
08B-38-4 Observed: Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler and store room Priority: Basic
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
10-07-4 Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -at rice cooker Priority: Basic
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler soiled -vent on front of reach in cooler soiled -shelving in walk in cooler soiled and rusted Priority: Basic
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
29-08-4 Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwashing sink in dish area turned off to prevent leaking Priority: Basic
Basic/29-08-4
36-17-5 Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen Priority: Basic
Basic/36-17-5
36-34-5 Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Priority: Basic
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
36-73-4 Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -at back of cook line Priority: Basic
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -frozen foods stored in non-food bags throughout operation
High priority/14-31-5
Bathroom facility not clean. -mirror soiled
Basic/32-07-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -stored in flour container submerged in flour
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave handle and interior soiled -handles and door of upright freezers soiled
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles above cook line and in storage area
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer lid gasket is torn and soiled
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled in mop sink area
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -kitchen
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. -oil boxes on floor, buckets in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves of walk in cooler soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind rice cookers and cook line
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and other tubs under work table
Basic/02D-01-5

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.