CHINA KITCHEN
7091 COLLINS RD STE 201, Jacksonville FL 32244 · 904 723 1117
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Establishment does not have written plan for vomiting or diarrhea. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 44-46F in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated flip top was left open, added to each food item, and closed lid. Raw chicken, raw beef, raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, cooked noodles (44-46F - Cold Holding)
Jun 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 44-46F in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated flip top was left open, added to each food item, and closed lid. Raw chicken, raw beef, raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, cooked noodles (44-46F - Cold Holding)
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all state approved food handler certifications expired 04/28/2026.
Jun 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items at temperatures of 44-46F in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated flip top was left open, added to each food item, and closed lid. Raw chicken, raw beef, raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, cooked noodles (44-46F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blue plastic bowl stored in hand wash sink by walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken person in charge stated were cooked in past couple days with no date marking in walk-in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all state approved food handler certifications expired 04/28/2026.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored by mop sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food-contact shelf on speed rack by wok station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed person in charge engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on multiple walk-in cooler and reach in cooler doors.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; heavy mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door. Food debris build up on reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line.
Oct 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Large container of chicken on top of bags of rice/flour in prep area. Operator moved chicken to different area till cook can get to it.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer near front counter, plastic container of raw coconut shrimp stored over commercially packaged French fries. Operator began to rearrange freezer. Also, in large stand up reach in freezer by the walk-in cooler, commercially packaged raw pork stored above metal pans covered in plastic wrap of cooked chicken. Operator moved cooked chicken to different shelf.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk-in cooler, two cases of raw shelled eggs stored on top shelf of rack above multiple unwashed produce items. Operator moved raw shelled eggs to bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, metal pan of raw chicken stored on shelf above ready to eat noodles. Operator moved noodles to top shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler, metal pan of raw shrimp stored above uncovered container of ready to eat noodles. Operator moved raw shrimp to different shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to fryers, metal pan of raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door to cooler has been open and shut all morning for orders.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In white containers of salt, to go bowl used as scooper. Operator removed bowl from product and discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf above three compartment sink, multiple metal pans stacked before properly air drying.
Food stored on floor. Two containers of soy sauce stored on floor. Operator move sauce to shelves.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs hung on bar of attached shelving at wok station at knee level. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout kitchen soiled/torn.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White containers of salt, sugar, msg, no labeled and removed from original containers. Operator labeled all containers.
Apr 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In back of kitchen in plastic tub, pork (91F - Cooling @ 1.5 hour, 87F @ 2.5 hours). Manager stated pork was cook at 12:00 pm and put in tub on back shelf to cool down. Manager put pork in walk-in cooler to help lower temperature.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, two pans of raw chicken stored on shelf above ready to eat noodles. Manager moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and noodles to top shelf. Also, in walk-in cooler raw shrimp stored on top shelf of rack over ready to eat prepped vegetables. Manager moved raw shrimp to different shelf above raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, pork (45F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated lids of coolers are left open during lunch time. Product has been in cooler for approximately 3 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Under front counter on shelf, bottle of windex stored next to box of individual soy sauce packets. Manager moved soy sauce to different shelf.
Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Employee in prep area handled raw chicken bare handed while cutting chicken into pieces. Also, employee on cook line handling raw chicken bare handed to place into wok to cook.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by walk-in cooler, dirty dish stored in sink. Manager removed dish from handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bottle shelf of dry storage rack near mop sink, containers of flour and sugar have to go bowls as scoopers. Manager removed bowls from food products.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. License currently displayed expired June 1, 2024.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf above triple sink, multiple plastic tubs stacked before properly air drying.
Equipment in poor repair. On both reach in cooler on cook line, multiple gaskets torn. Also, in walk-in cooler ceiling vent dripping water.
Food stored on floor. Under wok station on cook line, multiple containers of fry oil stored on floor. Manager started to move fry oil to shelf.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. On establishment grease trap lid was left open. Manager closed lid.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs stored on metal rod under wok station. Manager removed tongs from rod and stored differently.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handles to reach in freezer by walk in cooler have build up food debris.
Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster on side of establishment, dumpster lid open.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, employee water bottle stored in pan with sliced raw onions. Manager moved water bottle to bottle shelf of prep table.
Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler, multiple pans of wontons and prepped vegetables not covered.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp stored over cooked pork. Operator moved to correct storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At center flip top cooler on make line, cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); noodles (49F - Cold Holding). Flip top was open and closed constantly, per manager. Items were in flip top less than three hours. Manager moved items below in reach in cooler.
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. Establishment does not have written plan for vomiting or diarrhea. Emailed DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by triple sink, dirty dishes in sink. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In stored sugar container under prep table to go bowl used as scooper. Manager removed bowl.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/2023.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not separated from customer food in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee engaged in food prep in kitchen did not have hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler leaking water from ceiling. Unit is still holding temperature. Operator stated a work order has been placed two days ago.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under flip top reach in cooler has build up. Wall by triple sink soiled with food debris.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In walk in cooler, dripping water into bucket on ground. Uncovered food next to water drip was moved to a more secure area.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor next to fryer. In walk in cooler, pot of noodles on ground. Operator removed both items from ground.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared garbage area has dried grease on ground and trash around enclosure.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from hood pipe on make line. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease. Gasket of Reach in cooler by fryers soiled with food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler, employee water bottles on and above customer food. Water bottles were moved to correct storage levels.
Stored food not covered. Noodles on top shelf of walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cook line cracked raw shelled eggs and immediately began cooking other foods and handling clean utensils without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On rack near restrooms in dining area, bottles of sanitizer stored above plastic bottles of soda. Sanitizer moved and stored correctly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook on cook line washed off hands in prep sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep table near rear of kitchen.
Garbage/Grease on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic bowls stored in bulk salt and flour containers. Bowls removed.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster outside of establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two pans of raw chicken sitting on top of triple sink in prep area at room temperature. Chicken moved to walk in cooler to thaw correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of salt and flour not labeled.
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of oyster sauce on rack in preparation area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of peas and carrots stored with bags of raw breaded shrimp, removed from original packaging, in reach in freezer chest behind front counter. Bag of cooked pork, removed from original packaging, and bags of wonton wrappers stored with bags of raw pork dumplings, removed from original packaging in reach in freezer chest by front counter near bathrooms. Also sheet pan of raw beef stored under sheet pan of raw chicken, both removed from original packaging, in standing reach in freezer next to walk in cooler in back of kitchen. Also bucket of rehydrated noodles stored in bottom section of flip top reach in cooler on make line with raw chicken and raw beef stored in top section without a solid physical barrier between all items. Also container of raw shrimp stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Also raw beef stored over containers of cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Also frozen sheet pan of raw beef, removed from original packaging, stored under raw chicken in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged all items during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (46F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter next to fryers on cook line, per operator rolls have been out less then 2 hours, rolls placed back in reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cases of 2 litter soda at front counter. Buckets of soy sauce in back preparation area. Operator picked up soda.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Inside and around dumpster enclosure has a build up of garbage. Also build up of grease around grease receptacles and enclosure.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go utensils store inside employee bathroom.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of egg rolls, tempura fried chicken, and prepared cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bucket of frozen shrimp at triple sink thawing in standing water, employee placed bucket under cold running water.
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