GOLDEN CHINA
13900 CR 455 UN# 113, Clermont FL 34711 · 407.654.6877
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020049640 | Aug 19, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -meat cleaver washed and rinsed, put back on knife magnet holder with no sanitizing step. Educated operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs behind prepped vegetables in make table cooler on cook line. Operator moved eggs to the front.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding), cook line, less than four hours per operator. Recommended operator use Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in coolers -interior of rice cookers -liners on walk in cooler shelves
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -grease and food particles in hand sink in back kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by triple sink, operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -throughout the establishment
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soy sauce, operator removed
Ceiling tile missing by mop sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -various items in walk in cooler above restaurant vegetables.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all coolers -speed rack beside walk in cooler -filters on hood suppression system
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -whole chickens thawing in standing water, operator turned cold running water on chicken
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed mushrooms over cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator moved mushrooms to unwashed shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dust and spiderwebs in back hallway by mop sink
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -microfiber towel covering cut broccoli on cook line, operator removed and covered with plastic wrap
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -snow peas in take out bags in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line and in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked egg rolls, cooked chicken, cooked noodles in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar containers in kitchen, operator removed
Ceiling tile missing. -in back hallway near mop sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior sides of cooking equipment are soiled -filters on hood suppression system are soiled -exterior of rice cookers, plastic containers have buildup -speed rack by walk in cooler is soiled -floor soiled under roasting cabinet -wall is dusty in back hallway near
Stored food not covered. -cut onions, cut cabbage, wontons in walk in cooler
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -forks on table in dining area
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs behind cut vegetables on make table on cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -reach in cooler interiors -cutting board on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by trash can by triple sink
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cut onions in walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back screen door
Food stored on floor. -onions and sauces in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop handles touching steamed chicken and steamed shrimp on cook line. Operator corrected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in freezers
Stored food not covered. -prepped onions in walk in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw beef stored over raw chicken in white Frigidaire freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - garlic in oil 71° less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick cool.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime - white cutting board on cooks line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - drink cup stored in hand sink at front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked pork, egg rolls prepared 2 days prior
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - can of Pepsi stored on prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under wok station - Under smoker - under fryers
Ice buildup in both Frigidaire reach-in freezers.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in on cooks line
Jun 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. -Bulk container of sugar in dry storage.
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken nuggets 79f. Fried chicken 87f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -By three compartment sink.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under front cooler. -Under broiler.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil by reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in freezer to left of three compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -By fryers. -Under rice cooker.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -Front handsink.
Stored food not covered. -Bulk container of sugar in dry storage.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken 71f, Chicken 69f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear handsink.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by three compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under rice steamer.
Stored food not covered. Eggrolls and chicken in walk in cooler.
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.