CHINA KITCHEN
7985 STATE RD 50 STE D 300, Groveland FL 34736 · 352-429-0888
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018057064 | Oct 24, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -bagged cooked pork and chicken stored on inverted egg crates in walk in cooler, operator removed crates
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -cooling chicken on sheet pans lined with menu for draining
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tofu (52F - Cold Holding); rice noodles (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (48F - Cold Holding), reach in cooler on cook line, less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill Cabbage 43F Rice noodles 47F Tofu 50F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -cooked pork in walk in freeer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -by triple sink and cook line
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. -reach in cooler on cook line, ambient temperature 57f
Dead roaches on premises. -several under dry storage rack, operator cleaned and sanitized
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -cook line, operator removed
Lights not functioning under hood suppression system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -gaskets on reach in coolers
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -rice near hand sink in kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed peppers and mushrooms over cooked pork and and sauces in walk in cooler, operator moved unwashed all together
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -msg container
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -cooling chicken stored on pans with menu for draining, educated operator, operator changed to Bounty paper towels for draining
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open package of raw scallops stored over cooked egg rolls in walk in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid under triple sink
Garbage enclosure in disrepair
Lights not functioning over cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of plastic containers on dry storage shelf -back screen door is sticky -speed rack by back door
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg rolls placed in cardboard box packaged food came in, operator placed in plastic container and covered
Stored food not covered. -cooked chicken in walk in cooler, egg rolls in walk in freezeroperator covered
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink by triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -cornstarch on dry storage shelf
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored next to flour on shelf. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wipe cloth chlorine sanitizer over 500 ppm. Operator Diluted water.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General chicken and roasted port in walk in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweaters on dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on floor. Operator removed.
Light not functioning. 4 lights out at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line soiled.
Jan 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -bean sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee helped customers at front counter, returned to food prep on line with no hand wash.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on front make table -can opener
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -roast pork, general tso chicken in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in rice cooker.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -general tso chicken and sweet and sour chicken in front reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on front reach in cooler
Several Lights not functioning under hood suppression system.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Monosodium glutamate in kitchen
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -bean sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee helped customers at front counter, returned to food prep on line with no hand wash.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -2 expired CFM
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on front make table -can opener
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -roast pork, general tso chicken in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish area. Operator labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -by dish machine. Two other hand wash sinks in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in rice cooker.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee cooking food wearing a bracelet.
Food stored on floor. -sauce in walk in cooler and boxes of chicken in walk in freezer. Operator relocated.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -general tso chicken and sweet and sour chicken in front reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on front reach in cooler
Several Lights not functioning under hood suppression system.
Stored food not covered. -multiple items in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Monosodium glutamate in kitchen
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked chicken and cooked shrimp stored in containers placed on top of egg crates in walk in cooler.
Dented cans present.Oyster sauce can is heavily dented on the seam. See stop sale.
Employee failed to wash hands before starting to initiate a task working with food. Cook.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over noodles in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pork,50 f held less than four hours stated operator and transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill.After.5 hour 28 degrees f
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.Copy provided to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are stained. Handles in the interior of the rice cookers are soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense dry rice and cooked rice.
Food stored on floor. Noodles in walk in cooler. Oil by three compartment sink. Food sauces in floor area.
Four Lights out under the hood suppression system.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Monsodium glutamate.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Salamander and upright oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of walk in cooler doors are soiled. Side of walk in freezer is soiled. Gaskets soiled throughout the establishment. Hood filters are soiled under the hood suppression system.
Stored food not covered. Onions in walk in cooler. Noodles in walk in cooler.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.Unwashed peppers stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Monsodium glutamate in kitchen.
Aug 23, 2023Inspection 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 chicken over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal lid at rear handsink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor drain under three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil under three compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of broiler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cutting board stored on used cardboard chicken box.
Stored food not covered. Cut mushrooms in walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms over noodles.
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.