CHINA PALACE
13540 IMMOKALEE ROAD 101, Naples FL 34120 · 6463344333
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025027352 | Feb 26, 2025 | May 6, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2022030078 | Apr 28, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 cans of Hunts tomato ketchup and 3, 5 lbs cans of hoisin sauce with severely dented rims.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat soy sauce in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by chair at front counter.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food wrap and bucket lids in hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator moved to proper storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked products prepared onsite in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a tin can in rice with no handle used to dispense rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back of kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cook line with no hair restraint. Employees donned hats during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of raw beef and broccoli on ground in walk in cooler.
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. A bottle of Tylenol was stored on prep table with spices.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 cans of bamboo shoots strips with severely dented rims.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by chair at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork held more than 24 hours not date marked in walk in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating food on prep table while another employee was cutting carrots on cutting board.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line not wearing hair restraint. Employee donned a hat during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler and box of egg rolls stored on floor in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Crab rangoon uncovered in the walk in cooler.
Feb 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Two bus tubs of raw chicken were stored directly above unwashed heads of cabbage and raw unwashed carrots in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken to proper storage hierarchy during.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw brown shell eggs were stored directly above bags of diced ready to eat vegetables in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved shell eggs to proper location for food safety.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A can of WD40 was stored adjacent to jars and bottles of spices and sauces on a lower shelf of a prep table. On the shelves above the marketable on the cook line, a pump container of hand soap and a jar of pipe thread sealant were improperly stored above food. In dry storage, a container of plumber's putty was stored commingled with jugs of vinegar and soy sauce. Operator moved all chemicals away from food during the visit. Repeat violation from 11-19-24.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at the front counter blocked by a chair and by a metal scrubbie in the basin. Handwashing sink in the dish area blocked by bucket lids, a large box of plastic film and other equipment in the basin. Operator cleared both sinks during the visit. Repeat violation from 10-1-24 and 11-19-24.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic, single-use bowls were stored in two bins containing white dry ingredients. Repeat violation from 10-1-24 and 11-19-24.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard box was holding cooked/fried eggrolls next to the fryer. Eggrolls were discarded during the visit. Repeat violation from 5-9-23, 3-22-24, 6-6-24, 10-1-24, 11-19-24.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks in multiple food areas: on shelf above maketable, commingled with food on the dry storage shelves, next to bags of food being packaged for pick-up orders. Repeat violation from 10-1-24 and 11-19-24.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook cooking on the line had no hair restraint. Employee donned a hat upon Inspector's arrival.
Food stored on floor. Cases and buckets of food were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. An electric hammer drill was stored on a shelf with spices and sauces under a prep table.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from 11-19-24 and 10-1-24.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three bins of dry powdered ingredients were stored in the dish area on the lower shelf of a prep table and had no labels to indicate contents. Repeat violation from 10-1-24 and 11-19-24.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. A prescription bottle of medication and a bottle of cough syrup were stored on the top shelf of the maketable, directly above food for sale to the public.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler, raw chicken was stored over onions and raw chicken was stored above raw beef. Operator moved to proper hierarchy.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored alongside a box of plasic portion cups and lids next to the front counter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front blocked by a chair and by a metal scrubbie in the basin. Bucket lid and knife sharpener stored in the handwashing sink in the dish area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the dish area. Operator stocked with soap during the visit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A metal can and a plastic to-go tray were stored in rice in an orange tub and a gray tub.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves: Cardboard box lined with newspaper used to hold egg rolls at the fryers. Operated removed at arrival of inspector at the front counter.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard used to line shelf under prep table that holds cans of spices and sauces.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored with food for sale to the public in multiple areas: alongside to-go orders, stored with spices and sauces under the prep table, on prep table with cabbage and broccoli, above maketable on the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone and wallet stored on the shelf at the maketable.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Removed during visit.
Stored food not covered. Crab Rangoon and raw chicken stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed food handler enter the cooler and dispense raw chicken into a container with bare hands and returned to the cook line and began preparing food with no hand wash.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at the front blocked by a chair in front of the basin and a metal scrubbie in the basin.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dish area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the dish area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All products in the walk-in cooler undated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. An orange tub and a gray tub each contained uncooked rice each with an empty metal can stored in the product and used as a scoop.
Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Cooked egg rolls and cooked chicken wings stored in used cardboard boxes at the fryer.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three personal drinks were stored on a prep table next to a case of broccoli, a case of lettuce and a tub of cooked noodles.
Food stored on floor. A bucket of peeled onions was stored directly on the floor in the prep area.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Electric hand tools were stored on a shelf commingled with cans and bottles of sauces beneath a prep table.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust on the exterior door of the walk-in freezer.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Two rice bins observed to be excessively soiled with build-up on the exterior. Plastic tub holding cut green peppers in the walk in cooler is soiled on the exterior with a black build-up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at the front counter blocked by a chair.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cooked egg rolls and wings stored in newspaper-lined cardboard boxes next to the fryer.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored directly on the floor in the cooler.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple prep and storage tables observed to be rusted and pitted with flaking paint and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 lubricant stored on a shelf under the prep table next to food seasonings, oils and vinegar. Operator moved chemical away from food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to the front counter was blocked by a chair and by a bucket and stainless scrubbie in the basin. Operator moved items from the sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in a cardboard box lined with newspaper next to the fryer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vents were soiled with heavy grease build-up which is overflowing onto the wall. Heavy dust and debris build-up on walk-in cooler fan guards and surrounding fan box.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of water used for cooking were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall next to freezer door had heavy black mold-like build-up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen ribs were thawing at room temperature at the three-compartment sink. Discussed proper emergency-thaw method with Operator who placed in a pan submerged under running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.