KIRIN CHINA GRILL
9970 CORTEZ BLVD, Spring Hill FL 34613 · 352-403-5200
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauce in reach-in cooler in storage room and raw shell eggs stored over sauce in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on cook line and in dishpit blocked with buckets and utensils. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit next to rice warmer and in boba station. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink with no lid stored in cooler on cook line above produce. Operator removed.
Feb 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat broth in reach-in cooler off kitchen cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed all three handwash sinks in kitchen blocked with items stored in or on sink. Operator removed all items by end of inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees due to 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 87F next to rice warmer/steam table.
May 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen on top of shelved above flip top cooler, tube of burn medication stored with plastic to go containers, discussed with operator who removed product.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and without washing hands began handle fryer basket to remove food from deep fryer. Discussed with operator, employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged metal trays of raw chicken stored above bags of French fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at cook line containers of raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on wire metal shelved directly above open buckets of sauces, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
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 trays of raw chicken stored above trays of raw beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. In kitchen on table raw shell eggs held on time is a public health control not time marked, per operator gigs removed from refrigerator approximately 1 hour ago at 11:00 when they opened, operator added time mark to eggs.
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 email copy of clean up poster.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at cook line used to store rice scoop, discussed with operator who removed rice scoop and placed in sink to be washed and sanitized.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per operator raw shell eggs on kitchen table held on time is a public health control and discarded every 4 hours, Operator unable to provide written procedures, discussed time is a public health control requirements and provided form to operator via email, assisted operator with printing form and filling it out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen on crash cart spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled, discussed with operator who used sharpie to add label to bottle.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored soup and ready-to-eat mushrooms in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (48F - Cold Holding) in wait station reach-in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Boba Tapioca Pearls (72F - Hot Holding) in container on the wait station counter near the boba assembly station. Operator placed in warmer. Discussed requirements with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink off cook line with items stored in handwash sink. Employee removed items.
Aug 15, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Peelers stored with clean equipment soiled. Employee removed to clean and sanitize.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar, and inside sides of ice machine, and lid.
May 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority10 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 cutting cabbage with their bare hands. Employee put on gloves.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels in contact with food used to line multiple containers of food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over washed and cut onions and cut cabbage in reach-in cooler in storage room off hallway. Employee moved. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line in container stacked above the fill line in lift top area of cooler. Employee stated item had been in reach-in cooler for an hour. Employee moved to bottom of reach-in cooler. Discussed fill lines with employee.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink. The importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed Crab Rangoon, Appetizer Sampler, Seafood Soup, and other items listed on menu with only imitation krab used in product listed with a C on the menu and not indicating that imitation krab is used.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with accumulation of food debris. Peelers stored with clean equipment soiled. Employee removed to clean and sanitize.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water turned off at handwash sink in the rear of the kitchen next to bag in the box soda station. Operator turned on handwash sink water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple handwash sinks with items stored in the handwash sink. Employees moved.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no food manager present with 4 employees engaged in food prep (2 servers, 1 cook, and 1 employee prepping food items).
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink and the handwash sink in storage room in room with freezers. Employee placed at 1 handwash sink.
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 for new employee Dong Wei and Ya Jiang.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink and the handwash sink in storage room in room with freezers. Employee placed at 1 handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white bar, and inside sides of ice machine, and lid.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil in cardboard box stored on the floor in storage area to the right of the reach-in cooler.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine sanitizer in Dish Machine. Bucket empty. Operator replaced bucket, 100ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked chicken in storage area. Raw eggs over beef, raw chicken over cut beef. Operator moved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can in hand sink near dish area. Operator removed
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle at server station not labeled. Operator labeled
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil and soy sauce
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle touching top of raw chicken on cooks line. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart near three compartment sink soiled
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