CHINA JOY
1650 MARGARET ST #305, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 3888396
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (129F - Hot Holding); gravy (112F - Hot Holding) warmer was turned off. Manager turned warmer on.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018010202 | Feb 20, 2018 | Mar 7, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (129F - Hot Holding); gravy (112F - Hot Holding) warmer was turned off. Manager turned warmer on.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at hand sink near triple sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelves.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area.
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Ceiling tile missing. A couple ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching white rice, employee moved scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handle wash sign missing at hand sink near triple sink, manager provided hand wash sign.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection 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. Non food grade bags used to stored cooked chicken and pork.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained small white cutting boards at end of cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near triple sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used on shelves where dry foos storage items are stored.
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Thermos cup stored with dry storage food items.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cooler and prep table.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching Rice, employee properly stored scoop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Grey, black and blue colored bins with white powdery substance stored inside. Bins located near back door in shelf.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bag used to store cooked pork in freezer.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on individually wrapped condiments.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing dumplings without a hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean pans stacked on shelf near triple sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between flip top cooler and prep table.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop touching Fully cooked chicken. Employee properly stored scoop.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink near triple sink. Employee posted hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease build up.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to store cooked pork
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with a Red solution stored inside, manager labeled container
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop Pork, manager removed bowl
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Stains on ceiling above and near walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food items stored on dry storage shelf
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon touching Fried rice in rice warmer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled with grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on table when not in use
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with black debris
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves in the kitchen
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling missing above walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table, employee discarded beverage
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on dry storage shelf with dry storage food items
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in the walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching precooked chicken and rice
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table when not in use
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over pre packaged sauces in the walk in freezer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Purple Drink cup stored in hand wash sink, employee removed cup
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with Red solution, employee labeled spray bottle
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line shelves on cooks line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of spoon touching cooked rice in rice cooker
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on Walk in cooler, soiled gaskets on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at triple sink, manager moved shrimp to cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use
Nov 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 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 prepped chicken stored on a case of pork dumplings, employee properly stored food items
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with rolling grey bins of food, employee moved bins, silver pot scrapper
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink near mop sink, employee stocked paper towels
Packaged food has no English labeling. No English label on large red bin, employee labeled bin MSG
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Silver bowls Used to scoop meat, manager removed bowls
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. In kitchen area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Vape pin stored on shelf above prep table, employee removed vape pin
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Broken strainer used to get flood from fryer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching Rice, employee properly stored scoop
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink near mop sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach in cooler by fryers, grease build up on hood filters, walk in cooler gasket, walk in cooler fan cover
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables
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.