Beijing

149 N Wabash Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
Chinese
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Beijing, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Beijing trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 89 F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked foods in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and cooked meats walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed from bulk items **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
61
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over the top of raw shrimp and walk-in cooler. Operator moved shrimp to up shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eats pork in walk-in cooler. Operator moved raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bowls in hand washing sink in kitchen area. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Using cut used gallon jug as scoop in diced onion in walk-in cooler. operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025. Operator paid for license # 248738063**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stored containers in hand washing sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reaching cooler and prep table. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
67
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator moved items in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using pint containers in meats in white reachin cooler. Operator removed containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug cut down and use as scoop in walkin cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reaching cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
64
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of bathroom and right to work, placing chicken into reachin cooler.
12A-11-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 confirmed number 210-1585193 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over washed vegetables in walk-in cooler
08A-04-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut reuse jug into scoop. Walk-in cooler
25-32-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
58
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored in walk-in cooler above open container of sauce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags are being used for storage of raw meats in walk-in cooler and reachin freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by 3- compartment sink being used to stored pans and a machine in front of sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls and chicken pieces stored in walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can being used as scope in bulk rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reachin cooler and prep table. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
52
Sep 23, 2022
Complaint Full
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls in containers of food in dry storage and white refrigerator on cookline, employee removed all bowls from food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee during food preparation on cookline.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under, behind and between equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between flip top unit and table. Employee removed knife from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in flip top unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in container of standing water, employee placed container under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Water leaking faucet/handle. Observed at front counter hand sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beijing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beijing on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beijing?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Beijing.

How does Beijing compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Beijing most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Beijing's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beijing have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Beijing 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 Beijing inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beijing is inspected around three times per year on average.