Chilin Chinese Food

2137 North Courtenay Parkway #35, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chilin Chinese Food nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited six times.

The city-wide average for Merritt Island sits at 77, putting Chilin Chinese Food on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour

08B-38-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp being thawed in standing water. Dumplings on counter. Raw chicken on counter. **Repeat Violation**

06-01-5

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cook line

27-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves and shelf next to hand wash sink on cook line are soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On counter with ambient temperature. Operator moved to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jun 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bucket of soy sauce and bag of onions **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 stored over raw beef in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired April 1,2024 called hotline with operator and paid using card. I translated and received payment confirmation. License still shows delinquent on inspection dashboard after getting details. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl in hand wash sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance in dripping pan of Peking oven **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**

22-16-4

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled

22-16-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves for Togo service

14-45-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top shelf over make line has an accumulation of dust

23-03-4

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel on eggrolls in reach in cooler

14-86-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces have an accumulation of grease dripping

23-03-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside microwave is soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of shrimp in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator

11-26-1

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor throughout kitchen area.

36-17-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor

08B-38-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 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 raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on floor next to grill

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with build of of grease and food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters build up of grease

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Name was worn off, operator relabeled the flour and rice. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chilin Chinese Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chilin Chinese Food on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chilin Chinese Food?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Chilin Chinese Food.

How does Chilin Chinese Food compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

Chilin Chinese Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has Chilin Chinese Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chilin Chinese Food have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chilin Chinese Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chilin Chinese Food inspected?

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

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