CHINESE RESTAURANT (THE)
14944 East Orange Lake Boulevard
Florida, 34747
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed for both back doors.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket containing soy sauce stored on the dry storage floor. Observed box containing raw shrimp stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed for the bbq ribs located in the reach in cooler. Observed for the wontons stored in the walk-in freezer.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen ware washing area,storage area. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the back door by the cookline.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground chicken stored above raw pork ribs located in the reach in cooler by the freezer.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the ware washing area. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit. Observed exterior oven soiled with accumulation grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen prep area ware washing area,storage areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/25/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
15
Total
23
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for the standing 2 door reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed for the food containers stored on drying racks opposite 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in the walk-in cooler,freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing sauces stored on the dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest reach in freezer. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep counter. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,prep unit. Observed exterior oven soiled with accumulation grease. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the prep unit. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed wontons in the walk-in freezer not covered. Observed bulk rice bin left uncovered.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled. Warning
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen prep area ware washing area,storage areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk-in cooler: cooked brown rice (52F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw meat stored in shopping bags located in the walk-in freezer. Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above wontons located in the walk-in freezer. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: cooked brown rice (52F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked brown rice packed too deep in plastic container and covered during cooling process. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation of encrusted food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the mens bathroom. Corrected On-Site 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. Observed for Yesenia N, Alexandra P, Samantha P,Christine N,Daniella N, Elizabeth N,Fengdi Y,Karlee Y,Chang Y. As per operator all working at the establishment for more than 2 months. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2023 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in 3 doors reach in cooler in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 33-14-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed . **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease receptacle is located next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 89F next to rice cooker in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed, manager removed during inspection. **Time Extended**
- 33-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind equipment inpatient the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 22-12-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Also grinder in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still observed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
16
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour container also in sauce container at the preparation table. Employee removed during inspection.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in 3 doors reach in cooler in kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing stuffed wontons at dining area, employee moved to kitchen area. Corrected On-Site
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment in kitchen area.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked pork,chicken and shrimp not covered in rack inside walk in cooler.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease receptacle is located next to back door.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 89°F next to rice cooker in kitchen area.
- 33-10-4:Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler at the cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves inside walk in cooler.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food cases stored on floor of walk in freezer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind equipment inpatient the cook line.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the cook line.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at the cook line,close to back door. Manager moved all food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Provided form during inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Also grinder in kitchen area.
- 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. Provided form during inspection.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,chicken and shrimp not dated, as per employee over 24 hours inside walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 16 basic).