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PEKING CHINESE RESTAURANT

1010 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce FL 34950 · 5612928896

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats115
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6600673
Grade history
AUG 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
2 Live, small flying insects found in dish pit area. Employee removed both.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
2 Live, small flying insects found in dish pit area. Employee removed both.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over hot sauce found in white refrigerator. Employee removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food equipment and bottle of Soap. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing name of trainer for some certifications.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2026.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee food watermelon over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At expo area. Education provided and was removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Basic/35B-08-4
Insect control device installed near dish pit area. Advised to remove to a nonfood contact/clean area. Employee removed.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish machine area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee corrected.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Sauce in dry storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle on rice. Operator removed.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Meat in walk in freezer. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink pipe in dish machine area.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. 0 ppm manager placed new bucket and now
High priority/22-41-4
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel on top of egg roll
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef, manager placed correctly
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cabbage 64f cold holding out less then a hour advised to rapid chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked pork in walk in cooler. Manager removed and placed in dishwashing area.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. Under dish machine. Manager cleaned and disposed
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over food prep area, manager removed
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. A few items in walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Bags and card board being reused in cooler
Basic/25-32-4
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screened area around pipe leading to outside area is torn. Screen needs to be replaced or fixed.
Basic/36-60-5
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. In employee restroom
Basic/32-17-4
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority6 Intermediate17 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot strainer in sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back dining room area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Jasmine.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back dining room area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked fried chicken and cooked shrimp tempura in small reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red liquid. Inspector labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
1 Dead roaches in employee bathroom. Employee removed.
Basic/35A-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee/guest bathroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Found in walk in cooler and storage rack. Employee removed.
Basic/14-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Mouthwash stored on top shelf on cook's line. Employee removed.
Basic/40-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink.
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment in poor repair. Cover of ice machine.
Basic/14-11-5
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Device stored over food equipment. Employee removed.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Heavy accumulation of garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Back of dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in corn starch.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Sitting on top of white refrigerator. Employee removed.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.
Basic/51-13-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins in dining room area. Employee corrected.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe when washing hands at hand washing sinks in employee bathroom and in dish washer area.
Basic/29-11-4
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp stored below raw chicken in walk in cooler. Informed Manager.
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in prep station, food debris. Informed Manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Breaded, cooked shrimp in reach cooler. Cook stated it was prepared two days ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dry storage shelves with rust and legs in disrepair. In dry storage rooms bottom of shelves legs broken.
Basic/14-17-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks upon arrival.
Basic/13-03-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In back kitchen under shelves and floor in dry storage.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Dry storage soy sauce and duck sauce containers. Walk in freezer two containers/white buckets of food.
Basic/08B-38-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine and dish area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish rack area insulation showing, and soiled in other areas
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dish rack area
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Screen door back area torn
Basic/35B-13-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 4, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ribs and chicken over bulk sauced
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken 52f cold holding, requested rapid chill to manager.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At small sink and in employee restroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At small sink and in employee rest room
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items through out establishment
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk items
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled
Basic/14-05-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above dish rack area insulation showing, and soiled in other areas
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dish rack area
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls and pans on dish rack
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In back storage area
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Near pot rack area and in storage area with ice machine
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Bulk sauces and oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler end of cooks line
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Screen door back area torn
Basic/35B-13-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. In stand up white cooler in end of cooks line
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dry storage area, behind dish area
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. By small hand sink pipe is not piped to drain
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On line
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at cooks station used as food drain with strainer. Informed employee.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand wash sink at dish washer station.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles of cooks line cooler and door handle of walk in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door has air gap on sides.
Basic/35B-01-4
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. One strip over food preparation station in kitchen. Informed employees.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk-in cooler and area inside walk-in cooler above door entrance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk-in freezer and multiple food items in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of bean sprouts stored above RTE foods in walk-in cooler. Informed employees.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.