CHINA TOP
728 NE 36 AVE, Ocala FL 34470 · 352.236.6888
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken pieces at the prep table, flying insect landed on chicken (stop sale for 4 pieces of chicken).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016007106 | Feb 10, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, chicken wings 46F, chicken 48F and 48F, grilled chicken 60F, egg rolls 48F, per Manager food moved from walk-in cooler at 10:45, manager will discarded at 2:45Pm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap and degreaser stored next to oil jug, manager moved.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No current certifications for a total of two employees.
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 at the cook line, with ambient temperature of 52F, chicken wings 46F, chicken 48F and 48F, grilled chicken 60F, egg rolls 48F,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep tables, manager removed all.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the dry storage area, spoon handle touching seasoning.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with wet wiping cloth underneath
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in cooler and cooking equipment soiled with food residue.
Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler multiple containers with chicken not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin at the storage area, manager labeled sugar.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Male employee washed container with soap and placed item on time back into the line, sanitization nerved occurred, inspector instruct to set triple sink and sanitize container.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cabbage stored in direct contact with thank you bags, employee removed from bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, raw shell eggs stored above sauce, employee stored properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken pieces at the prep table, flying insect landed on chicken (stop sale for 4 pieces of chicken).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area, pork 49-50F, chicken 47F, Manager moved to freezer to drop temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line soup 120F employee adjust temperature to reheat soup.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certification available.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above cooler, employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the dining area, employee personal items (backpacks with drink) stored on top of single service (cups) boxes.
Food stored on floor. Oil jugs on floor, employee moved off the floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted, employee inverted.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the kitchen entrance blocked by items stored inside sink, Operator moved all.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to cover chicken container, manager removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, employee personal food items stored above customers food (noodles), Manager moved. Also in walk-in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and behind prep table
Food stored on floor. At the kitchen entrance oil jug on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Sep 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near the fryers, chicken 46F pork 52F, manager added ice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the dry storage area, cleaner above vinegar jugs, Manager moved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the cook line, observed employee drink above reach-in cooler, manager moved. Also in walk-in cooler observed employee personal drinks and food above costumers food.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the dry storage area, Spoon handle in direct contact with sugar, manager removed the spoon.
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line, observed bowl no handle with raw beef juice stored on top of broccoli, Manager moved. Also, In walk-in cooler, observed box of chicken stored above raw shell eggs (cooked for immediate service), Manager moved during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both handwash sink at the cook line blocked, one by a big cardboard box inside sink, the other used to items inside sink, Manager moved all.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at the cook line no soap, Manager provided soap for one.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee personal food on prep table next to cooler at the cook line, female employee moved the soup to dining area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with some food residue
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in freezer, observed boxes of raw chicken used to stored cooked pork, instructed Manager to stopped re-using cardboard boxes.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the dry storage area, flour bin not labeled n
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At the cook line, Observed cut cabbage stored in thank you bags, Manager removed from bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line, observed bowl with raw beef residue stored on top of broccoli, Manager removed the container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, pork 46F, per Manager item placed above filling line at 12:30, Manager moved to freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Silicone stored on top of single service box, manager removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the kitchen entrance full of items, manager removed all.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the kitchen entrance, manager provided.
Food stored on floor. Oil jugs near walk-in freezer door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the dry storage area, observe bulk containers not labeled.
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.