CANTON HOUSE CHINESE RESTAURANT INC
CANTON HOUSE CHINESE RESTAURANT INC maintains a 3.6/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in LEHIGH ACRES. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file
1231 HOMESTEAD RD N STE 33
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
11/20/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10893849
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler not functional. Observed no TCS food stored inside unit, operator stated they are in the process of repairing.
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed women's trash receptacle not covered.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by rear door. Repeat Violation
8/4/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13471293
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 4 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in door peeling on the bottom. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler in metal baskets, not wrapped or covered.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area near back door. Repeat Violation
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in the walk in cooler.
11/18/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8843086
Met Inspection Standards4 basic
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on walk refrigerator shelves.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom of walk in cooler door peeling on the left bottom outside corner of the door.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen area near back door and clean compartment sink.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table not stored in sanitizing solution..
7/29/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8734358
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on walk in cooler door handle.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door is torn and not tight fitting. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored wonton noodles not covered in bulk bin, operator place lid on container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation
12/27/2023· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8580639
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 3 basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food on cook's line.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed damagedmgaskets on door to walk-in cooler.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulbs over over reach in cooler are unshielded or coated.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food residue. Operator moved to sink to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Operator stated they have a new thermometer on order. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
10/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8438340
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 4 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed. Build up of food debris on reach in freezer and walk in cooler door handles.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in freezer and reach in cooler door gaskets.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wonton noodles in bulk NSF container with no lid securely on top of container, operator placed clean lid on top of can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to rear door and down hallway to dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed probe thermometer sticky and soiled with food debris.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Observed probe thermometer not working, possibly needs battery replacement, or a new thermometer.
7/6/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8356047
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in bus tubs spring rolls, and breaded chicken not covered. Owner put covers on bus tubs while I was taking temperatures. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in kitchen areas and next to exterior door next to handwash sink