P F CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
10281 MIDTOWN PARKWAY #137, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-641-3392
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three cans of hoisin sauce dented and crimped on rims of cans. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 107F-110F) using high temp to sanitizer unable to reach a minimum of 160F. Operator called to have dishwashing machine serviced. Operator had employee set up triple sink to sanitize dishes until dishwashing machine is repaired and maintaining a minimum sanitizer temperature of 160F. Also, Dishwasher at bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed container of sanitizer was empty. Operator replaced container and retested at 100ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute on large ice machine soiled. Also, multiple green cutting boards on front service line and cook line soiled. Also, soda gun holster at closed end of bar soiled, blade of can opener in prep area and blade of wedger on front service line soiled. Operator asked employees to clean equipment during this inspection.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in mop sink area. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on clean storage shelf in ware washing area and in prep area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Observed exterior handle of rice cooker on front service line in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in-cooler and reach in freezers in prep area and near cook line soiled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados on cook line not washed prior to preparing, sticker still adhered to cut avocados. Operator removed all avocados from cook line to have washed
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed pan of shelled eggs with one cracked egg stored in with other shelled eggs. Operator discarded egg. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter gooey cake made with eggs, crab Rangoons (54F-55F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Operator stated employees left door open when stocking prior to the large catering order. Operator removed TCS foods to walk-in-cooler to chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of commercially processed half and half in bar area not labeled. Bartender stated container was opened over the weekend. Employee labeled container.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Ice chute in large ice machine soiled.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area unable to dispense. Operator readjusted paper towels and paper towels able to dispense.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator voluntarily discarded chemical.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belongings stored on shelf next to glasses in bar area and on shelf next to plates on front service line. Operator removed cell phones from both locations to properly store.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Observed one filter in hood area above wok station on cook line in disrepair
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer at end of cook line and front service line. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in dry food storage area and one flying insect observed in kitchen area near walk-in-cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored on shelf next to dry rice sticks. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store.
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. Operator only able to provide expired proof of employee food safety training certificates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin on front service line across from hand wash sink soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen and dish area soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple clean bowls stored in dry storage not protected or inverted. Also, bowls on cook line before opening not inverted during storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, interior doors of large ice machine soiled.
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects on front service line near soda machines.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute and surrounding area in large ice machine soiled.
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. Operator only able to provide proof of food safety training for 5 employees during this inspection. Operator stated other employees have expired certificates and class is scheduled soon to update their food safety training certificates.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Unable to get hot water with a minimum temperature of 85F at the hand wash sink in the warewashing area. Operator stated a plumber is expected soon.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back interior of Ice bin at soda dispensing machine nearest managers office soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in prep area and above large ice machine soiled/ damaged/ in disrepair. Also, one ceiling tile missing above prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator emptied and remade solution and retested at 200ppm
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dents along seams of 2 cans Hoisin Sauce and mushroom soy sauce.
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. observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator stated machine is dual dishwashing machine but it currently is using chemical. Tested chemical at 0ppm and water temp at 128F. Operator called Ecolab to have it serviced. Advised to sanitize in triple sink until machine able to dispense sanitizer properly.
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands then dry hands on soiled apron.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near mop sink. Also, observed one flying insect in ware washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs (51F - Cold Holding) Observed ribs stored in double pan on cold bar. Operator removed 2nd pan. Retemped at end of inspection. Ribs at 42-43F. Also, cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in top of reach in cooler on cookline. Operator stated tomatoes placed in cooler this morning. Operator voluntarily discarded cut tomatoes.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose Bibb in ware washing area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, blade of lemon wedger on front service line soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed empty paper towel dispensers in ware wash area and at dispenser in prep area. Employee replenished paper towels at both dispensers.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on service line and mop sinks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in containers located in dry storage/rice storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on single door cooler behind salad/app line.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of hoisin sauce on can rack in prep area dented and crimped along top rim of can. Stop Sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable green Cutting board in prep are soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute of large ice machine slightly soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in mop sink area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area and next to triple sink unable to properly air dry
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cookline and front serice line. Operator emptied buckets and remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200ppm
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without a back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Chef placed back flow device on non chemical side of splitter.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler on service line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at meat cutting area. Chef removed towel and educated employee on what to use.
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