CHINA SEA RESTAURANT
1966 E OSCEOLA PKWY, Kissimmee FL 34743 · 407.348.8299
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce Raw chicken over broccoli Both in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Bean sprouts and several other food buckets in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets throughout Hood vents over cookline Fan covers in walk in cooler
Jul 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired as of April 1st 2026 Operator renewed during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce Raw chicken over broccoli Both in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reac in cooler next to glass door reach in cooler; raw ribs (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48-52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) All items in cooler overnight per operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler next to glass door reach in cooler; raw ribs (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48-52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) All items in cooler overnight per operator See stop sale
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup scoop in bulk dry ingredient containers on dry storage shelf
Food stored on floor. Bean sprouts and several other food buckets in walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop at steam table in water 88F Operator discarded water and cleaned rice scoop
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several equipment gaskets throughout Hood vents over cookline Fan covers in walk in cooler
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 Operator moved chicken
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler underneath first make table on cookline
Food stored on floor. Several buckets in walk in cooler Operator moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cookline Walk in cooler fan covers Several equipment gaskets
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in three compartment sink
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of sauce bucket in walk in cooler
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to line pan of shelled eggs in make table on cookline
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on top of make table at end of cookline
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler underneath first make table on cookline
Food stored on floor. Buckets of bean sprouts and sauces on floor in walk in cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 83F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood over cookline Fan covers in walk in cooler Several equipment gaskets
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1st 2025 Operator renewed during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several on cookline
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several items and drinks in glass door reach in cooler at front counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on make table
Food stored on floor. In use raw meats being stored in boxes on floor during preparation Several boxes in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. On cart in front of grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Equipment gaskets throughout Hood vents over cookline Fan covers walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops stored in glass refrigerator at front counter.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked egg rolls stored in raw chicken box.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in shopping bags in reach-in freezer next to triple sink.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic bottle cut to resemble scoop used to scoop in rice.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over shrimp in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cooked egg rolls stored in raw chicken box.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl with plantains sitting in handwashing sink at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls and used as scoops in sugar and rice bulk containers on cooks line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile and walls in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several employee food items stored in glass refrigerator at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones on shelf on the make table.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in reach-in cooler across from fryers and chest freezer across from dry storage.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart by the Wok station.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Metal bowl stored on wings in reach-in cooler across from cooks line. Scoop submerged in a bucket of sauce in walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon used for serving on cooks line standing it water temping at 81F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Several containers with food in glass refrigerator across from deep fryers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, Flour and cornstarch in dry storage area with no label.
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellowish chemical stored in plain spray bottle not labeled at front counter by hand washing sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk in cooler with food that is served to the public
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooking equipment on cooks line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar,cornstarch in containers not labeled at dry storage area
Sep 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellowish chemical stored in plain spray bottle not labeled at front counter by hand washing sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk in cooler with food that is served to the public
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooking equipment on cooks line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar,cornstarch in containers not labeled at dry storage area
Jul 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Egg rolls stored in container lined partially with menu Noodles covered with plastic that was originally used to store vegetable in reach in cooler at cooks line.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/24
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellowish chemical stored in plain spray bottle not labeled at front counter by hand washing sink
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk in cooler with food that is served to the public
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with sugar,flour and cornstarch
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooking equipment on cooks line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar,cornstarch in containers not labeled at dry storage area
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat vegetables. Walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork walk in cooler Cooked chicken walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar, flour
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door reach in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar flour Operator claims has new labels
Aug 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Upright freezer reused lo mein bags
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle, chicken and pork not dated walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used for scoop cornstarch sugar flour
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Hood filters Gaskets 3 door reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp in water ambient room temp. Educated employee. Shrimp still frozen put in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar salt cornstarch and flour
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.