888 Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, 888 Chinese Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting 888 Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over gyoza in make table in cook line. Properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Menus use to line egg rolls , removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some hood filters have grease
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside soy sauce
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open drink by microwave , removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
55
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken kebabs stored in same shelve as fries . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken bones stored over raw pork in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open drink over microwave **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket with 10 ppm. Rechecked 50 ppm Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Front chest freezer : raw ground pork out of its original packaging over ice cream and noodles . Operator immediately corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Operator was cooling chicken in a cooler in which the ambient temperature was 55F. Items were 50-70F All items less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved items to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep cooler and black cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee meals on backside of prep area. Operator immediately moved to designated break area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and employee glasses above prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Black cooler at end of cook LIne ambient temperature 55F
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Side of black fridge/cooler -sides of fryer -piping on grill -Gaskets in prep cooler. Operator immediately cleaned (corrected on site)
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in cooler in which ambient temperature was 55F. Operator immediately moved to walk in cooler. Pork was still frozen solid **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over French fries in freezer next to make table **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen cooked pork in bags in walk in freezer not date marked
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside of soy sauce container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of frozen shrimp on floor in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer in reach in cooler next to make table **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
64
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw beef stored with fries on chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Cream cheese kept in walk in cooler overnight with temperature of 47F, egg rolls kept on walk in cooler overnight with temperature of 46F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Cream cheese kept on walk in cooler overnight with temperature of 47F, egg rolls kept on walk in cooler overnight with temperature of 47F. Stored on walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. Cooked pork kept on walk in cooler for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 48F. Rechecked cooler ambient temperature is gone down to 44F. Ask operator to place food in walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken and cooked beef kept on cook line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 87-99F. Ask operator to place in cooler or reheatCorrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Missing ceiling tile over dry rack on kitchen by three bay sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Small gap on back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Food stored under racks inside freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket with 0 ppm. Re checked 100 pm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl use to scoop cornstarch. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
43
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shell eggs stored in same shell as cooked pork and chicken in walk cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.All items placed in reach in cooler across from woks close to kitchen entrance for less than 4 hrs. Beef 50F, cabbage 45F, raw shrimp 48F Food stored in reach in cooler with ambient air cooling of 50. Ask operator to place items in reach in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Boxes of meat stored in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Multiple bags of meat stored in walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Sanitizer bucket with 0 ppm. Redone to 50 ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 888 Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 888 Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 888 Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 888 Chinese Restaurant.
How does 888 Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
888 Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has 888 Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 888 Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 888 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 888 Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 888 Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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