GOLDEN CHINA
7749 NORMANDY BLVD STE 109, Jacksonville FL 32221 · 9046959990
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in back kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017056112 | Nov 17, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee on cook line drop cooked broccoli on cutting board then pick up with bare hands. Employee placed broccoli back in container with other cooked broccoli. Inspector educated employee proper bare hand and glove procedures. Person in charge voluntarily discarded broccoli.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cabbage in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat soy sauce in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 2 bags of cooked beef cooked 2 days prior with no date marking stored in walk-in cooler.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on flip top cooler on cook line.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacles at rear of establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; heavy grease build up on hood filters above cook line. Mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored above three compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed purple container with cracks stored above three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around receptacle at rear of establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sauce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Sep 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled catch plate inside ice machine.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken with no date markings. Person in charge date marked chicken.
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. Observed all food handler training certificates through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle used to scoop raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks by bag-in-box sodas near freezer units.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on flip top cooler on cook line.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed grease build up on ground around shared grease receptacles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled good filters above wok station. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed ineffective self-closing device on rear kitchen exit door. Door has chain that is loose and provides no tension to pull door closed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on wire rack near walk-in cooler. Person in charge labeled container.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed box of raw shrimp stored on top of bags of cooked beef. Person in charge removed shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken with temperature of 56-58F stored in large mixing bowl on prep table near three compartment sink. Person in charge stated chicken was in process of being cooked. Raw chicken had not been finished by end of inspection 30 minutes later. Inspector educated person in charge to prep chicken then relocate to walk-in cooler for cooling while chicken is cooked in small batches. Raw chicken (56-58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice with temperatures of 107-117F stored on top of hot rice holding unit. Person in charge stated it was cooked 30 minutes prior and they made too much rice and some did not fit in holding unit. Person in charge reheated cooked rice to minimum temperature of 165F for hot holding. Cooked rice (107-117F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed catch plate inside ice machine has mold like substance build up.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on drying rack above three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded cutting board.
Floor, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; floors under wok station soiled with grease build up. Walls behind wok station soiled. Three ceiling tiles have water damage, one of these ceiling tiles is directly over flip top cooler on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic spoon in container of curry with handle in direct contact with product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above fryer station next to standing reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on shared dumpsters at rear of establishment.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut raw onions with skin peeled person in charge stated were not washed before prepped.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items in walk-in cooler with no protective covering.
Jul 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of hoisin sauce with dents on seam.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler certification expired for employee currently working.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile with water damage and swollen above prep area by three compartment sink. Observed ceiling tile above mop sink in disrepair with exposed hole.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker on top shelf above flip top coolers on cook line. Observed employee fanny pack on single service items in dry storage area near cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in sugar with handle in contact with food product. Person in charge removed scoop from product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on walk in freezer. Observed soiled gasket on cooler door by front desk.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed power drill stored with single service items in dry storage near cook line. Person in charge stated it was not in use. Observed large paint mixer attachment hanging on wall near walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated was for chicken, then stated it was not in use and removed from wall.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple items in walk-in cooler with no cover.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor. Person in charge placed sanitizer bucket lid under sanitizer bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed pan of white powder with no label. Person in charge stated it was flour and labeled correctly.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On dry storage rack near back door, bottle of medicine on rack above chicken batter. Operator removed medicine from shelf.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one can of hoisin sauce dented at seam. Operator discarded.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 400+ppm. Manager remade 200ppm.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser was not labeled. Operator labeled.
Ceiling tile missing. Above the mop sink by back door of establishment, ceiling tile missing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under wok station in kitchen, floor has build up.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator unable to find last inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter above wok station soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of establishment not self closing.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in back kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, pan of raw shrimp stored over container of cut cabbage.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station, chicken (119F - Hot Holding); operator reheated, chicken (187F - Hot Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dining area soda dispenser, ice chute has black mold-like substance.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom door propped open. Operator closed door.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, employee pizza on top shelf over produce.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up reach-in freezer at cook line, torn. Lower prep table shelves have rusting.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In walk-in cooler, one plastic container cracked, edge chipped. In kitchen area, bulk flour container cracked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk potato starch container, scoop handle touching product.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In chest freezer, cardboard boxes reused for egg rolls. On upper shelf at triple sinks, plastic jugs cut for scoops. At cook line, wood utensil for cooking battered chicken is hand made by operator.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at prep next to smoker leaking. Operator repaired faucet during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on top of reach-in cooler across from fry station. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on lower prep shelf not labeled. Operator 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.