CHINA KITCHEN
11198 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill FL 34609 · 352-666-2060
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023058379 | Sep 27, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2018009632 | Jan 11, 2018 | Mar 14, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed two containers of chicken lined with non-food grade paper, which had absorbed grease.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand sink in the back left of the restaurant. The operator placed paper towels.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile.
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Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, in the dry storage area. 1 dead roach, hot water heater closet. The operator swept up the dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On the reach in cooler. The operator moved the drink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the cook line on the left side of the kitchen is soiled with food debris and grease.
Food stored on floor. 1 box of frying oil on the ground by the cook line. The operator moved the box off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The outside of the doors on the reach in cooler is soiled.
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pea/carrot mixture 49F sitting on counter Operator states vegetables were just taken out of the cooler and voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in coolers on cooks line soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to three compartment sink has water shut off - operator tuned on. Hand sink in front counter area hot water is 75F
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and air pods on prep table next to broccoli on cooks line. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of soil on the outside of flour containers. Build up of soil on multiple prep tables and on the outside of cooking equipment. Build up of soil in sauce area on cooks line
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on hand sink dripping when water is turned off.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented can present. See stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menu used to drain fried food.
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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted.
Food-contact surface: The fan in the walk in cooler is soiled with a mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty boxes in the hand sink by the front counter. The operator moved the boxes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator placed paper towels.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the cutting board of the reach in cooler. The operator moved the cell phone and sanitize the area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Jun 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine stored in refrigerator with storing food. Operator moved medicine out of the refrigerator.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in prep area.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menu used to drain fried foods.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ribs Garlic in oil
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (45F - Cold Holding) garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding) Operator states items were made yesterday and no temperature monitoring.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bleach sanitizer was too strong over 200ppm. Operator add water and recheck was 100ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with garbage can. Operator moved garage can.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used as a scoop in the rice bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored next to steam table. Operator moved employee water bottle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing no running water. Operator started running cool water on shrimp.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin no label in dry prep area.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operators moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris and grease on fryers on the cook line.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in reach-in cooler across from fryers and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator started to move products to store correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the left of the fryers with cleaning products stored in sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink at rear handwash sink to the right of the rice cooker. Operator placed soap.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of the fryers.
Sep 28, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of the fryers.
Sep 27, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 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 priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials (chewed up styrofoam and other materials) present in corner of dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat sauce and unwashed broccoli in walk-in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area and 5 rodent droppings behind water heater. Operator started to clean and sanitize area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the prep sink in rear of kitchen. Operator placed paper towels.
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen. Holes in some ceiling tiles and some tiles in disrepair. Discussed with operators.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in rear storage closet area on floor.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at rear of kitchen to left of mop sink. Discussed with operators.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment behind and underneath equipment in the kitchen and and tiles in disrepair at entrance of walk-in freezer.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of the fryers.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bags of cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operator moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil Mixture (80F - Cold Holding) on table in front of cook line at 12:20 PM. Operator stated he made the item this morning. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Informed operator that the item requires refrigeration and operator stated it will be moved to reach-in cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowls used as scoops in gray rolling bins in dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen underneath equipment and tiles in disrepair at entrance of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and food debris.
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.