MYA'S CHINESE RESTAURANT
2202 N YOUNG BLVD STE 703, Chiefland FL 32626
Last inspected Mar 14, 2025 · 6 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018062585 | Nov 2, 2018 | Feb 5, 2019 | $200 |
| 5--2015004606 | Jan 27, 2015 | Mar 26, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager primed machine, still 0ppm. Manager changed chlorine bottle, then 50ppm. Inspector instructed manager to resanitize all dishes that have been sanitized in the dish machine today.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above wrapped bowl containing cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in the three-compartment sink. Inspector had employee finish washing hands in the handwash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls and interior of door on ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cardboard box containing unwashed bell peppers stored on shelf above pan containing fully-cooked chicken inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the box of peppers to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime-like buildup on interior wall of ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container lid stored down inside handwash sink near fountain machine. Inspector removed lid from sink before washing hands.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous and absorbent acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Jug of frying oil stored directly on floor at cookline manager placed oil on a shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of ice machine soiled with lime-like buildup. 2. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with lime-like buildup.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on edge of table in storage area, near fountain machine. Manager placed wiping cloth back into the sanitizer bucket during this inspection.
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0PPM. Manager primed machine, still 0PPM. Inspector instructed manager to set up three-compartment sink and resanitize all dishes washed today.
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0PPM. Manager primed machine, still 0PPM. Inspector instructed manager to set up three-compartment sink and resanitize all dishes washed today.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above pan of cooked noodles inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine soiled with black substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket stored on top of boxes containing sauce in dry storage area. Manager removed both from shelf during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen near cookline. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with white substance. Track of sliding door of reach-in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on corner of table in server station. Manager removed wiping cloth from table during this inspection.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior walls of ice machine near back door soiled with black substance.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pan of fried shrimp missing date mark on shelf in reach-in cooler in kitchen near cookline. Manager stated the shrimp was cooked two days prior and added proper date mark.
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. One food handler certificate expired in 2022.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth aprons used to cover several pans of food inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed cloth from containers and covered them with lids during this inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving in back of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill in kitchen soiled with grease.
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.