Chans Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Chans Chinese nine times, with records going back to 2022. Chans Chinese was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville Beach restaurant, which scores around 73. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler Sprouts (46F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Both items were over filled in cooler. Manager removed excess sprouts and cut cabbage and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple food containers throughout kitchen with bowls without handles used to dispense food . Manager removed bowls from containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed multiple card board boxes used to Line under equipment, food containers on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks next to soups. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under equipment soiled with grease like substance.
36-73-4
70
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bowl on top of pans in reach in cooler Cooked eggs (52F - Cold Holding). Manager placed eggs below in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chlorine without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets stored on floor on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry properly. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
67
Jan 31, 2025
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. Observed shrimp egg rolls at 80F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer with out a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle of sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on food rack. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on food rack. Observed multiple employee jackets stored of food boxes in storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed kitchen light shield cracked.
38-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw shrimp stored on floor of kitchen. Manager removed and started to cook shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not drying properly. Employee hung wet mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth solution at 0ppm. Employee put chlorine in sanitizer solution. Took second test 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat crab meat located in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed flip top soiled around inside lid of unit located on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair throughout kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of wontons in walk in freezer. Manager removed and stored wontons properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not allowing mop to dry properly. Manager removed mop and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
61
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Observed 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. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Jia Yang Ue expired 12-22-2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located near 3 compartment sink. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. At 1:00ppm found Mix of dried garlic with water at room temperature held under time control not time mark on wok station. Manager stated mix was prepared this morning at 11:30am. After reviewing with manager he wrote time on pan. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of frozen shrimp stored on floor near the three compartment sink. Manager properly stored shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong objectionable odor in kitchen area
36-64-5
74
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Marinated raw shrimp stored over house made cream cheese wontons in walk in freezer. Not all products commercially packaged. Manager properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dried garlic mix with water (68F) stored at room temperature on cook line by wok station. Manager stated he prepared mix approximately an hour ago. Manager decided to use time control for garlic mix. Manager completed form during inspection and time marked food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. No proof of employee training provided. All certificates expired 8/2022 **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line handwash sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door handle soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in disrepair above cook line. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf next to cleaned pans on cook line. Employee properly stored bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard box is been use to stored wonton chips in front counter by register. **Warning**
14-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chans Chinese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chans Chinese on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chans Chinese?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chans Chinese.
How does Chans Chinese compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Chans Chinese most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Chans Chinese's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chans Chinese have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chans Chinese 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 Chans Chinese inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chans Chinese is inspected around three times per year on average.
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