CHINA KITCHEN
1715 E OAK ST, Arcadia FL 34266 · 863.993.3889
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches in the gasket of a door in a reach in cooler that does not work that that is used as storage in the kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025086326 | Dec 1, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2017030269 | Jun 21, 2017 | Jul 21, 2017 | $800 |
| 7--2016025934 | May 27, 2016 | Jun 16, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household can of raid on the shelve in the kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over celery and cabbage in prep cooler in the kitchen, owner moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and bbq ribs made Wednesday stated from owner and not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table, employee moved it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled with grease and fryer soiled with grease and food debris on side.
Open dumpster lid. Owner closed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of to go containers on the floor in the hallway by bathrooms, owner moved.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted and pitied in walk in cooler.
Dec 4, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen ceiling tiles with water damage.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied.
Dec 2, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches in the gasket of a door in a reach in cooler that does not work that that is used as storage in the kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed owner using an unlabeled spray bottle with Orthene in it.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen ceiling tiles with water damage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of fryers soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied.
Dec 1, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches in the gasket of a door in a reach in cooler that does not work that that is used as storage in the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed owner spraying pesticide in reach in cooler used as dry storage with an open bag of rice, owner discarded rice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of drain cleaner and a bottle of oven cleaner by a container of oil on a shelve on the cook line, owner moved.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind for the 3-compartment sink or sanitizer buckets.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed owner using an unlabeled spray bottle with Orthene in it.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard in the walk in cooler on the floor, soiled cardboard on the floor by the fryer and soiled cardboard in the dining area by the front counter, owner discarded all cardboard.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen ceiling tiles with water damage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on the cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled with grease around the fryer and food debris throughout the kitchen on the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil and a container of soy sauce on the floor in the kitchen, owner picked up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of spoon in a container of baking soda, owner removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of fryers soiled with food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a can of Raid household pesticide in the kitchen on the shelves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and hard raw shell eggs over soy sauce in the walk in cooler, owner corrected.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in the women's bathroom, owner replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a bin of noodles and rice not date marked in the walk in cooler, owner stated made yesterday morning.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build up on reach in cooler doors.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard in the walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen, dining room and bathrooms in disrepair, missing or soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors throughout the kitchen soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed cabbage on the floor in the walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on the door handle of the fryer, owner moved.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed a bin of wontons in the reach in freezer not covered or protected.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves are pitied and rusted in walk in cooler.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over heads of cabbage in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over bean sprouts in the prep area, owner moved eggs to a better location.
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. Printed a copy by end of inspection for owner.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in the women's or men's bathrooms.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy for employees by end of inspection and they signed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food on handles on the reach in coolers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on the prep table in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on a walk in cooler in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil and a container of soy sauce on the floor in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on the reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler a container of chicken and a container of shrimp not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed numerous handles with residue build up causing them to be sticky.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches on the floor of the ware washing area and approximately 4 dead roaches on the floor of the front storage area. Did not observe any live ones at the time of inspection. Operator swepped and bleached the area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor of the establishment with grease and debris build. Operator started to clean it during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and soy sauce stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on a shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple utensil handles in contact with food product in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of their cook line hotbox with grease and food build up.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with debris and rust build up.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw beef stored over cooked egg rolls. Operator moved to another shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (50F - Cold Holding) stored on counter at cookline. Operator states it has been on line less than 1 hour and moved to walk-in to recook to 41F within 4 hours.
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. Provided via email.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint on cookline.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of unwashed onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
Open dumpster lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bell pepper stored over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler.operator moved peppers to lower shelf.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp in reach on cooler. Operator moved eggs to inter lower shelf.
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. Inspector provided form at inspection.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting boards stored behind faucets of 3 bay sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone in box of single serve condiments at kitchen. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Observed pans of rice, chicken and raw chicken stored with no covering. Operator covered items.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables over cooked rice on walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
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.