GOOD HOMES CHINESE REST
8963 W COLONIAL DR, Ocoee FL 34761 · 5325001
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Anager renewed license.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016024302 | May 4, 2016 | Jun 10, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
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 chicken over beef. Moved beef above chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large plastic containers for food.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Have Quaternary strips for chlorine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole around pipes over hot water heater.
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Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink. Added cover.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line. Staff removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Removed phone.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Staff removed.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. #10 cans for tomato sauce holding various types of meat. Reuse of single use gloves. Gloves held in side of pan with food in the prep table. Staff removed the items.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line. Management cleaned it out.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water. Placed in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over cooked pork in the walk in cooler. Management moved peppers.
Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Management placed in bucket.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Anager renewed license.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler.
Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Worn Single use gloves stored in food located on cook-line. Staff removed gloves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cups stored above make table on the cook line. Manager removed cups.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment on cook line and in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil located under wok.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cart. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Togo boxes over cook line.
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings stored on sheet trays located in reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide stored on cook line. Manager removed.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 3 reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on the cook line. Manager filled towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar. Manager removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer Sides of equipment on cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. Over cook line. Over walk in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Medium white
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water on cook line. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the cook line.
Food stored on floor. Oil Nouns and egg roll shells. Manager picked them up.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Lower prep tables with rust.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Fried noodles on service counter. Educated manager and he removed the noodles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler. Lower shelves of prep table. Fan next to walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table on cook line. Shelves in walk in cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination..
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Added to running water.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Blower on top of rice. Manager removed blower.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On counter on the cook line
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining pan of chicken in make table. Manager discarded chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (102F - Hot Holding). Less than 4 hours. Manager took to reheat.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pork frozen and thawed in make table.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing trainer information. Manager added.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar. Manager removed bowl.
Hole in or other damage to wall. At mop sink
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Replaced filters.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from cart on cook line. Cook removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Wonton in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Manager added to running water.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees bottled water on table next to cutting board. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken in kitchen. Staff placed the boxes on the table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed in bucket.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between make table. Manager removed
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cart. Manager removed
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken wings. Manager added time mark
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment throughout kitchen
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near mop sink. Staff cleaned
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line. Manager removed
Light not functioning. Dish area
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under prep table on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.. 1. Fan cover in walk-in cooler 2. Counter tops
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); pork (49F - Cold Holding); pasta (49F - Cold Holding) in make table less than 4 hours. Manager closed lid to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken wings. Manager added time mark
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment throughout kitchen
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near mop sink. Staff cleaned
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line. Manager removed
Light not functioning. Dish area
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Under prep table on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.. 1. Fan cover in walk-in cooler 2. Counter tops
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.