88 Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at 88 Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Exterior of all bulk containers soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used as scoop in all bulk containers containing, corn starch, flour and spices. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in coolers on cooks line.
23-24-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer and white standing freezer on cooks line and back of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers of cooked food uncovered in walk-in cooler. Operator began covering. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable rotisserie machine, make-table cooler and reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled throughout.
36-27-5
67
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All food prepared on site in reach-in and walk-in coolers not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach-in cooler next to glass chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Inoperable reach-in cooler used as storage back of kitchen.
33-31-5
78
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed dry wiping cloth over bean sprouts, in direct contact with food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching food in msg container by shelving at entrance to kitchen. Operator placed upright. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. top of the other make table (); eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that been at the walk-in cooler all night and he moveded to the make table less than 2 hours ago .operator move all the food to the walk-in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator stated that his wife just start working with him 2 weeks ago and he does have the training just need to fill it out .
53B-13-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Filter dusty .
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 115f. Second checked 157f. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the make table . Mop sink .
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and the walk-in cooler .
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. The wall by the mop sink and the one top of the 3 compartment sink . **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Second checked 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food items stored in cardboard box lids in walk in cooler. Operator discarded box and placed in plastic container **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over ready to eat tofu and rice noodles in reach in cooler. Operator moved ready to eat items to the side. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed on menu Chaufa de Mariscos states crab meat however owner stated they use imitation crab meat. Employee changed the c for a k during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
52-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By walk in cooler and underneath the 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In cookline, operator placed in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice bin. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on grass/soiled, operator moved it **Corrected On-Site**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water temperature of 85F. Operator turn on the heat **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood is soiled with grease
23-03-4
43
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over 3 compartment sink
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 88 Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 88 Chinese Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 88 Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 88 Chinese Restaurant.
How does 88 Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
88 Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has 88 Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 88 Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 88 Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 88 Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 88 Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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