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CHINA 99 CHINESE RESTAURANT

With 9 documented inspections, CHINA 99 CHINESE RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE has achieved a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3541 UNIVERSITY BLVD W #5

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13500520

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered prepped foods and sauces in walk in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in kitchen. Moved by manager to walk in cooler.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled guard container. Kitchen.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. employee returned from outside and engaged in Food service activity without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Foods stored in shopping bags in reach in freezer.

Inspection Date: 8/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928977

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in rice.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of microwave. Kitchen
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in walk in cooler uncovered.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 48° raw pork 50°. Raw beef 51°. In reach in cooler / make table. At end prep line unit. Per Person In Charge. Items placed about 10:45 am. Items Moved by manager to walk in cooler . New batch placed on Establishment existing Time Temperature Controlled for Safety list. 4 hrs. Service company called. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843676

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843314

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor by mop sink. 3 dead roaches on floor behind rear chest freezer. 2 dead roaches on floor by dry goods. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables In walk in cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment in sink. Moved by manager.

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892148

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled cooler gaskets. Cook line.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut gallon jug as scoop. Operator discarded item.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Covered by manger. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen .prep line.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink blocked bewitch multiple items in sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8768814

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in cooked rice container.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled cooler gasket. Prep line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Prep line.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Peeled , cut onions stored in soiled cardboard box. Onions washed. Moved to another container. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish thawing at room temperature. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8705338

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked /prepped foods I. Walk in cooler. Uncovered rice , flour in kitchen. Covered by manger. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafood thawing in standing water. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Some employees not yet trained.

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8478795

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-29-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Cut broccoli in old box. Walk in cooler. Manager intervened by washing items again. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered bags of flour and rice in dry goods area. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 45°. Raw beef. 45°. Cooked shrimp 44° in make table cooler opposite grill. Per Person In Charge , items placed about noon. Moved by manager to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370566

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop. In flour.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic jug used as scoop. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped foods in walk in cooler uncovered. Covered by manager. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Noodles thawing at room temperature. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in front Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle rear kitchen.