CHINESE RESTAURANT (THE)
14944 East Orange Lake Boulevard
Florida, 34747
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/3/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
26
Total
33
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled across from cook line
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed egg rolls stored inside cardboard box inside walk in cooler.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area next to deli slicer.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on sheet tray with box of cooked chicken in back area by walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer and cooler floor soiled. Observed floor heavily soiled with grease behind cook line equipment. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler floor cracked
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor on cook line
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles **Repeat Violation**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon stored inside standing water 100F next to rice cooker
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled next to fryer and standing ovens in kitchen area heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in any reach in coolers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Both back exterior doors
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum pans stored not inverted on top of microwave in kitchen
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At standing reach in cooler across from cook line
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at hand sink next to walk in freezer
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature on speed rack next to walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. All throughout kitchen
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table near steam table.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to cook line
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed beer bottles stored inside ice machine in wait station.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside non food grade bag inside white chest freezer
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed beer bottles stored inside ice machine at wait station.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink next to walk in freezer and in dish area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2025 revealed 33 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 26 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of sweet and sour sauce at preparation table next to oven.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on preparation table across from the walk in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler next to rice station torn.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor of walk in freezer soiled.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed green container with multiple cracks in reach in cooler next to white reach in chest freezer. Operator discarded the container. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs hanging on oven door handle.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at both microwaves in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed large accumulation of grease on hood filters in kitchen area. Also observed the exterior of oven soiled with grease.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of raw chicken, raw shrimp and minced garlic uncovered in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature at three compartment sink. Operator began thawing under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked beef on rack next to walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brown rice (55F - Cold Holding) on preparation rack next to walk in cooler as per operator for less than 2 hours. Operator moved container to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Also observed cooked noodles (53F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from stove. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator moved containers to walk in cooler for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and meat slicer on preparation table across from cook line soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for dishwashing machine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink across from three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).