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MAY FLOWER CHINESE RESTAURANT

1986 PAT THOMAS PKWY, Quincy FL 32351 · 646 639 7006

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3000333
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches in following locations: 1 under three compartment sink, and 1 on side of prep table. Operator killed both.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023060684Oct 23, 2023Nov 20, 2023$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen above cooks line and prep station has dust/grease build up.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles above prep area and cooks line soiled with dust and grease.
Basic/36-34-5
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut melon and noodles in walk in cooler. Operator placed eggs beverage ready to eat food items during time of inspection.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the threshold of back door of establishment.
Basic/35B-01-4
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood filters.
Basic/36-68-5
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Owner stated it contained water she labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil in container stored on floor next to fryer. Owner moved oil to proper storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over shrimp in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 2 live roaches in following locations: 1 under three compartment sink, and 1 on side of prep table. Operator killed both.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Found roach in flour serving cup.
High priority/01B-03-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 21 dead roaches in the following locations: 8 in walk in cooler, 4 under three compartment sink, 1 in flour cup bin, 3 under fire grill, 2 in front of bathroom, and 3 in dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans in dish area wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sinks turned off due to leaking pipes. Operator stated plumber has ordered parts to fix pipes.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Basic/21-12-4

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.