CHINA HOUSE

Broadway
Florida, 33841
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738731

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Black refrigerator.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Jug used as scoop.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cooked chicken. -Sweet and sour sauce. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Cooked chicken stored in cardboard chicken box.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw scallops over krab meat. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of rice cooker. -White cutting board. -Meat cuber. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by table by three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840035

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Reach in freezer gasket. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer by rear exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bucket of sweet and sour sauce. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork 49f, Diced pork 47f. Sprouts 85f. Cut Cabbage 84f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Sprouts 86f, Cut cabbage 87f. Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834213

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -In mop sink room. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Reach in freezer gasket. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer by rear exit door. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers on floor. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bucket of sweet and sour sauce. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw chicken over peppers in walk in cooler. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork 49f, Diced pork 47f. Sprouts 85f. Cut Cabbage 84f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Grill cleaner stored by rice net. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8615887

  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Silver double door freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
  • 22-35-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. -Clean dish shelf above three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw sprouts 60f, Noodles 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Sprouts 67f. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8448003

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Silver double door freezer. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -By mop sink. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Exterior of fryers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cut vegetables, cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. -Manager swept floors and then cooked Eggrolls without washing hands. Warning
  • 22-35-5:High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. -Clean dish shelf above three compartment sink. Warning
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw beef stored behind cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef scoop stored on top of cooked pork in prep cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw sprouts 60f, Noodles 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored over raw chicken. Corrected On-Site 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/ Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by trash can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359997

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Hood filters.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee washed cutting board and then handled food.
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Cooked chicken and prepared vegetables stored in cardboard boxes in walk in cooler.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over broth in walk in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 57f, Sprouts 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pot stored in handsink by three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation