CHINA CHEN LAKELAND INC
2614 US HWY 92 E, LAKELAND 33801
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using to go bags to stored raw chicken in Reachin freezer and walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on large tote for flour Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink on cookline with soil buildup and mild like substance in bottom of sink Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using to go bags to stored raw chicken in Reachin freezer and walk in freezer Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reachin cooler
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin cooler exterior door
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean knives stored between equipment and wall. Knives being store between 3-compartment and unused dishmachine. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several cases of Food being stored under shelving in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 Admin Complaint
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken pieces and egg rolls in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).