CHINA WAH ON
126 N ORLANDO AVE, Maitland FL 32751 · 407 622 1116
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/25, owner paid license set before end of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 in use rice scoops in dirty water 104f
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Restaurant license se hanging up is from 2025
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on cooks line
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on cooks line has pieces falling apart inside of microwave, operator removed and threw in outside garbage
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to food item cut and used as shaker, operator discarded
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of cooking oil on floor on cooks line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White freezer front counter has ice buildup
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles to raw chicken and wontons in contact with food
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Deep freezer on front line has exposed insulation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of hot well is heavily soiled with old food debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in dry storage and by front counter
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/25, owner paid license set before end of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Roast pork sitting at 126° inside oven, per owner, hot holding, operator removed from oven and placed in pan then into walk-in-cooler to cool foods properly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board on line stained
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked Ready to eat foods in coolers not dated from previous day
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust Tiles soiled - kitchen back of house
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on line is coming apart on inside of unit
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer to small unit at entrance to kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dry storage wall soiled
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor behind chest freezer and prep cooler at front counter -Floor corner by chest and 3 sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Corner of bathroom tile cracked
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep and cooler. Immediately removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in first cooler at front counter. -Hood vents -Microwave top -unused Warmer and fryer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside rim and gaskets of chest feeezer at front counter
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused Warmer and fryer
Feb 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor behind chest freezer and prep cooler at front counter -Floor corner by chest and 3 sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Corner of bathroom tile cracked
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep and cooler. Immediately removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in first cooler at front counter. -Hood vents -Microwave top -unused Warmer and fryer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside rim and gaskets of chest feeezer at front counter
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused Warmer and fryer
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Overnight in prep cooler per operator 56-67F cut cabbage, wonton. Advised to discard
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler: Beef, raw shrimp, raw, pork, cooked noodles cooked shrimp, wontons, cut cabbage, tofu, all items 46F-67F less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to walk in cooler and freezer for temperature recovery Overnight in prep cooler per operator 56-67F cut cabbage, wonton. Advised to discard
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Containers of personal food in front chest freezer. Operator immediately removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor behind chest freezer and prep cooler at front counter -Floor corner by chest and 3 sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Corner of bathroom tile cracked
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep and cooler. Immediately removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in first cooler at front counter. -Hood vents -Microwave top -unused Warmer and fryer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Inside rim and gaskets of chest feeezer at front counter
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused Warmer and fryer
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at chlorine 00ppm. operator immediately discarded and refilled Corrected to chlorine 50ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of MSG
Aug 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board on line has cut marks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Counter by hot wells has food buildup Several buckets/lids holding food in dry storage area heavily soiled Several buckets holding food in walk-in-cooler soiled Mops sink soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls stored in used boxes
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored mixed vegetables in upright freezer
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink after handling raw chicken,
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. Provided operator with handout
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Cut board stained on line Rice cookers soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in kitchen have no paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Non foods for facility is dated from previous days
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Very soiled cardboard on walk-in-cooler shelves
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Numerous shelves in kitchen have soiled cardboard lining shelves
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board on line has cut marks
Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach by deep freezer by 3 compartment sink, operator cleaned up and sanitized area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment Under hand sinks Under rice bin Under dry good bins in dry storage area Under racks on kitchen
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor under cooking equipment
Light not functioning. Dry storage area burnt out Over 3 compartment sink light burnt out
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Counter by hot wells has food buildup Several buckets/lids holding food in dry storage area heavily soiled Several buckets holding food in walk-in-cooler soiled Mops sink soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Init on cooks line heavily soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Cooked Egg rolls stored in raw chicken box in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic bowls with vegetables in it in make table.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to rice cooker. Manager replaced
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink next to rice cooker. Manage added soap.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork in make line cooler. Discussed with operator proper procedure.
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk-in cooler
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves throughout the establishment under tables.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves over line, wooden boards on the shelves.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in rice container in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed spoon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside equipment throughout the establishment.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Over make table on cook line
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and make tables.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken bones used for broth in reach in freezer in back kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in lobby
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fire alarm warning light heavily soiled with dust in walk in cooler. -hood vents -gaskets in little chest freezer by front counter
Nov 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken bones used for broth in reach in freezer in back kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Small container of raw chicken over ready to eat onions
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table cooler: pork dumplings, tofu, noodles, cut cabbage, shell eggs, raw chicken, raw beef, shrimp, temperature range 44F-50F less than 4 hours per operator. Advised operator to put on ice and in other cooler for immediate temperature recovery
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. Provided operator with forms
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. Provided operator with forms and they filled out.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in lobby
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under grill
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fire alarm warning light heavily soiled with dust in walk in cooler. -hood vents -gaskets in little chest freezer by front counter
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.