CHINA CHEF RESTAURANT
South 9th Street
Florida, 34142
Collier County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches Sticky trap at cook line 6 dead roaches sticky trap at prep station 4 dead roaches sticky trap behind microwave 4 dead roaches on cook line floor 3 dead roaches sticky trap to-go container shelf Total: 22 dead roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed on 3/14/25 3 dead roaches on frame at kitchen exit door **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler internal temperature 50-55F Multiple gaskets torn in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Cook line cooler internal temperature 50F **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris behind fryers, cook line, prep station and dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in cooler, server station reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches at cook line floor 2 live roaches at sticky trap behind microwave 1 live roach on clean plate 2 live roaches at sticky trap at prep station Total: 7 live roaches **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed on 3/14/25 2 live roaches on cook line equipment 1 live roach on shelf single service items 1 live roach behind cook line reach in cooler Total: 4 live roaches **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler internal temperature 50-55F Multiple gaskets torn in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Cook line cooler internal temperature 50F **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in cooler, server station reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
18
Total
24
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside soy sauce **Warning**
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches Sticky trap at cook line 6 dead roaches sticky trap at prep station 4 dead roaches sticky trap behind microwave 4 dead roaches on cook line floor 3 dead roaches sticky trap to-go container shelf Total: 22 dead roaches **Admin Complaint**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler internal temperature 50-55F Multiple gaskets torn in coolers **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris behind fryers, cook line, prep station and dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions next to walk in cooler Soy sauce next to cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by server station **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave soiled with food debris **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in cooler, server station reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris **Warning**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers at cook line **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Clams thawing at room temperature **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled behind cook line equipment **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches at cook line floor 2 live roaches at sticky trap behind microwave 1 live roach on clean plate 2 live roaches at sticky trap at prep station Total: 7 live roaches **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken, pork, cut cabbage, beef, shrimp between 50-55F per operator at cooler from last night **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, pork, cut cabbage, beef, shrimp between 50-55F per operator at cooler from last night **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at cook line hand wash sink **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 3/13/2025 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
17
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 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. In multiple reach in coolers in cook line
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to dish area
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets in multiple reach in coolers in cook line
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around dish area **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple white buckets with sauces, sugar and rice on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In cook line **Corrected On-Site**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep table **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris interior microwave
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with accumulation of grease
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In multiple cook line reach in coolers
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line reach in cooler
- 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen poor repair kitchen back door
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled walls Around dish area, kitchen and fryers
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Probe thermometer soiled.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over RTE in reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish washer
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit path blocked with empty boxes
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2024 revealed 23 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 17 basic).