CHINA CAFE RESTAURANT
4174 E 4 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 white cutting boards with cut marks at preparation table across oven. Manager discarded cutting boards during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flood soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. Manager cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tong being stored on oven door handle. Manager removed, washed properly and stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield broken on top preparation across the oven.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from oven.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not inverted on top preparation table across 3 compartment sink. Manager inverted properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease and dark substance next to 3 compartment sink.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed super market bags being used to store celery inside reach in cooler at preparation table. Manager removed product into proper clear bags. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top oven . - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top oven . **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer across oven and walk in cooler gaskets torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed reach in freezer across oven and walk in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation tables surfaces rusted throughout the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed shelves under preparation tables surfaces rusted throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
20
Total
24
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers without handle inside rice container, manager removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer , reach in cooler and walk-in cooler door handles soiled with food debris.
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used for lining throughout the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on top oven .
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance in kitchen area and front counter area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at preparation table across the oven , manager discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint, manager provided hair net during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer across oven and walk in cooler gaskets torn.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under equipment in kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottle
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler soiled with food debris in the kitchen area. Also exterior of microwave soiled with food debris on top of preparation table .
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris across the oven. Also observed inside walk in cooler.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease and food debris throughout the kitchen area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed marinated raw shrimp on top cooked pork inside reach in cooler , manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris non top preparation table across the oven. Manager removed and washed properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves under preparation tables surfaces rusted throughout the kitchen area.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mixed rice not date marked inside reach in cooler , as per manager less than 24 hours. Manager labeled product during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 24 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 20 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to dispense rice. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed bowl no handle used to dispense rice. **Time Extended**
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen, cardboard used as lining for shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed at kitchen, cardboard used as lining for shelves. **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed dried chicken seasoning used plastic containers reused to store cooked foods inside freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Observed dried chicken seasoning used plastic containers reused to store cooked foods inside freezer **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Walk in-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/15/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to dispense rice. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen, cardboard used as lining for shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cuttings board at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensils kept on water at room temperature. Employee put hot water in utensils container Waterr at 140F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed dried chicken seasoning used plastic containers reused to store cooked foods inside freezer Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding), on top part of cooler, placed about one hour ago, according to cook. Cook placed pooled eggs inside reach in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Xing Guan 02/07/2019 certificate expired. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl inside rice container, Employee removed bowl from inside rice container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in walk in cooler and chest freezers.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard in use on top of preparation tables at kitchen.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed 3 grooved cutting boards in use at kitchen.. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer at storage area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils water at 105 F Manager discarded water and placed utensils in a clean dry metal container. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with cooked pork and chicken inside chest freezers no covered. Repeat Violation
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed at kitchen Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm); employ diluted sanitizer solution with more water Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).