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CHINA WAH ON

6288 COMMERCIAL WAY, Weeki Wachee FL 34613 · 3525977818

Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3700984
Grade history
APR 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2026025443Mar 31, 2026May 6, 2026$200
3--2023030744May 10, 2023Jun 28, 2023$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); Frozen Peas and Carrots (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line with standing water at the bottom of the cooler. Operator started to ice products down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2026 · Observed Cut Cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Frozen Peas and Carrots (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line with standing water at the bottom of the cooler. Operator started to ice products down. Issued stop sale on pork and chicken. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in three compartment sink in bin in cold standing water. Operator turned on cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2026 · No thawing at time of callback inspection. Time Extended
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); Frozen Peas and Carrots (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line with standing water at the bottom of the cooler. Operator started to ice products down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink off cook line blocked by a standing fan and handwash sink in rear of kitchen near freezers blocked by boxes. Operator moved and made handwash sinks accessible.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing water at 88F. Operator removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in three compartment sink in bin in cold standing water. Operator turned on cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket recheck (Chlorine 100ppm). The operator added more water and then rechecked the sanitizer.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk-in cooler were soiled with a mold-like substance. Both reach-in cooler door gaskets were also soiled with a mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
May 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside back door and did not wash hands before handling tongs to portion chicken and beef. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged raw beef and raw chicken on metal trays stored above bags of French fries, discussed with operator, operator corrected storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged tray of raw chicken stored above non commercially packaged tray of raw beef. Discussed with operator who corrected storage.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed with operator and provided big 6 poster via email.
Intermediate/11-07-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink no paper towels provided at start of inspection discussed with operator who replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with grease/food like buildup discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment is using unapproved chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket and 3 compartment sink. Operator purchased approved sanitizer during inspection.
High priority/22-48-5/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over wontons in reach in freezer
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink blocked with boxes/equipment. Operator cleared path to sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
Intermediate/16-37-1
In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep table and reach in cooler. Operator removed to be washed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Walk in cooler shelves
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Walk-in-Cooler raw chicken and beef over soy sauce. On cooks line raw chicken over cooked chicken, operator moved items
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer- raw chicken over krab, lo mein
High priority/08A-02-6
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, shell eggs over cut produce
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table next to fryer - egg rolls (66F - Cold Holding), operator moved to reach in cooler fresh garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration at 11 am, moved to freezer, down to 51F at end of inspection
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes and lighter over fry oil on cart by walk in cooler
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
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. Emailed employee health agreement to operator. Has safe staff books with agreement in back
Intermediate/11-26-1
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic tiles in kitchen water damaged
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on shelf over fry oil by walk in cooler
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook, one prep cook, put hats on
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor under wok table, operator moved to shelf
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, ladles in water 82F, operator dumped water out
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Wood shelves in back of kitchen Walk in cooler door
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation

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.