CHINA HOUSE 58
CHINA HOUSE 58 maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in BRANFORD. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file
508 PLANT AVE SW, BRANFORD 32008
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/16/2026· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13509937
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 basic
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wing cloth stored on corner of prep table in prep area. Manager moved the cloth to the laundry during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at cookline cracked a raw shell egg, did not wash hands, then proceeded to handle a single-use foam container and scooped rice with the same hand. Inspector had employee wash hands during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner and aerosol can containing air freshener stored on shelf directly above several boxes containing fortune cookies. Manager moved the chemicals to another shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
9/2/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10922298
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several water stains on ceiling in kitchen near cookline.
1/7/2025· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8853226
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups on prep table in back of kitchen above bag of flour and bottles of juice. Manager removed both cups from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Junction box, conduit pipe, and wires on ceiling at cookline soiled with dust.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Windex" glass cleaner on shelf below front counter directly beside boxes of sauce packets. Manager removed glass cleaner from shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Three FRLA food handler certificates expired on 12/01/2024.
8/7/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8719700
Met Inspection Standards1 high
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: shredded cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). The cabbage is filled approximately four inches above the fill line inside top of unit. Manager stated the cabbage was placed inside unit approximately 30 minutes prior. Inspector had employee remove excess cabbage and place it into the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
2/1/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8526094
Met Inspection Standards1 int
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow liquid missing label on handwash sink near water heater.
10/13/2023· 2y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8341533
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken stored above pan of raw beef on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to another shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection near grease receptacle beside building. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside make-table at cookline: shrimp (69F 3:00, 68F 3:30 - Cooling). Manager stated the shrimp was cooked, rinsed, and placed into unit approximately 20 minutes prior. Employee separated shrimp into smaller portions and placed pans into walk-in cooler with ice to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**