CHINA SPRING
22779 SR 7, Boca Raton FL 33428 · 561.386.8212
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked egg rolls (81F - Cooling) at back prep table. Per operator, item was cooling for 3 hours. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026010615 | Dec 15, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | $1,200 |
| 2--2024069965 | Oct 2, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked egg rolls (81F - Cooling) at back prep table. Per operator, item was cooling for 3 hours. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork stored in plastic thank you shopping bag in walk in freezer. Operator placed item into food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cut ready to eat bell peppers in flip top cooler. Operator reorganized.
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. Non commercially packaged raw chicken stored above raw non commercially packaged raw pork in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked egg rolls (81F - Cooling) at back prep table. Per operator, item was cooling for 3 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (75F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored at room temperature on kitchen prep table. Per operator, item was removed from cooler 2 hours ago. Operator placed in cooler to chill. Reviewed time as a public health control option with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg drop soup (115F - Hot Holding) at steam table for less that 3 hours. Unit temperature was turned down. Operator increased temperature on unit and reheated to 165F.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (60F - Cooling for 2 hours at 3:40, 60F at 4:10) in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler. Operator removed covering and mixed item to increase cooling rate. cooked egg rolls (81F - Cooling) at back prep table at 75F room temperature in deep filled container. See stop sale.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surfaces of flour and cornstarch working containers heavily soiled with food debris.
Reach-in kitchen flip top cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil/food residues.
Soiled cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on flip top prep line.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription allergy medication stored on shelf above to go food prep area. Operator reorganized.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade plastic thank you shopping bags used to store raw pork in walk in freezer. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) held in beverage cooler. Per operator, food was not prepared or portion today. Items were the only TCS items stored in cooler operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) held in beverage cooler. Per operator, food was not prepared or portion today. Items were the only TCS items stored in cooler operator discarded. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in dry storage area blocked by chair and stored dry food items. Operator reorganized.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked pork stored at beverage cooler and walk in cooler. Per operator, items were prepared more than 24 hours ago.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves throughout kitchen prep areas.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen prep and back kitchen prep areas.
Food stored on floor. Raw pork stored on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use soiled wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on kitchen prep table.
Soiled Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen areas.
Soiled ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover throughout kitchen prep and walk in cooler areas.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator discarded solution.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood storage rack in walk in cooler not sealed.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Non-commercially packaged chicken stored over non-commercially packaged beef in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 and container of cement putty stored above bags of rice in dry storage area. Operator removed chemicals.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control (TPHC) to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed TPHC form to operator.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves throughout kitchen and warewashing areas.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in back prep area, kitchen area, and front counter areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exteriors of working containers container flour and corn starch heavily soiled with food debris. Storage shelving throughout kitchen and kitchen prep areas heavily soiled with food debris.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in walk in cooler and glass reach in cooler.
Oct 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler. The raw chicken was stored over the sprouts and peeled onions. The onions and sprouts were moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front reach in cooler, egg rolls (50F - Cold Holding). The operator reported that the egg rolls were placed in the cooler after being set out for two hours during a busy period. The item was not prepped or portioned today. After discussing the options with the operator, the item was removed from the refrigerator and placed on TPHC for the remainder of the 4 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a bin of rice near the triple sink, an open can was being used to dispense the rice and was stored inside the bin. The can was removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags used as holding. Chef discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over vegetables. Chef moved items
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops. Chef discarded
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Buckets of onions and sauces stored on the floor in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Shelves in walk in cooler have a heavy accumulation of mold like substance
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.