CHINA VILLAGE 168 INC
7254 55TH AVE E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-756-4859
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026007351 | Dec 10, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2019063196 | Nov 12, 2019 | Jan 10, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed 2 employees cooking food no hair restraint. Employees put on hats and washed hands.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed in main kitchen area by rice cooker approximately 16 floor tiles missing.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in cooler,walk in cooler and reach in freezer, gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 10, 2025Administrative 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed raw chicken over raw beef.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line. Observed on wok station garlic in oil (71F - Cold Holding)Person in charge stated it had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.observed in back kitchen area Handwashing sink blocked by cardboard boxes. Person in charge removed boxes.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed in main kitchen area by rice cooker approximately 16 floor tiles missing.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in cooler,walk in cooler and reach in freezer, gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed and printed a copy in Chinese and English. Person in charge voluntarily discarded rice.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler above the fill line cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Person in charge stated that it had been in the reach in cooler since 4/22/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cooked chicken. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed and printed a copy in Chinese and English. Person in charge voluntarily discarded rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler above the fill line cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Person in charge stated that it had been in the reach in cooler since 4/22/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cooked chicken.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed in main kitchen area by rice cooker approximately 16 floor tiles missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in cooler,walk in cooler and reach in freezer, gaskets soiled with mold like substance
Obviously soy sauce buckets stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on east end of kitchen.
Mar 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 1 new employee no proof of responsibility. Printed a copy in Spanish of the handout.employee read and signed agreement.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over wok station Hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in cooler,walk in cooler and reach in freezer, gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dish ware in the 3 compartment without sanitizing afterwards. Educated employee on proper use of the 3 compartment sink. Employee properly utilized sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw Chicken over cooked Pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed and printed a copy of the handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw Chicken over raw Shell Eggs. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed and printed a copy of the handout in English and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food I corn starch. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment in main kitchen area.. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over wok station Hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in cooler,walk in cooler and reach in freezer, gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection 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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Employee washed hands with no soap in 3 compartment sink. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures and printed a copy in Spanish for employee. Employee washed hands with soap.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed through kitchen door handles to Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler soiled with dried food particles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in back kitchen area hand washing sink blocked with soy sauce buckets. Person in charge removed buckets.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense corn starch. Person in charge removed bowl
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in Reach in cooler shelves lined with cardboard. Person in charge removed cardboard.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled through main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and Wok station hood filters soiled with Grease. Observed gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South end of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on cooks line across from wok station single service articles not inverted. Person in charge inverted all SS articles.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over raw shell eggs. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed through kitchen door handles to Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler soiled with dried food particles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas throughout entire kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled through main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under all equipment in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in Walk in cooler.soy sauce buckets As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and Wok station hood filters soiled with Grease. Observed gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South end of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in Reach in cooler across from wok station.
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled through main kitchen area.
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.