China 88
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at China 88 stretching back to 2022. China 88 was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
China 88's latest score of 74 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored with raw pork in freezer not in original package . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
02C-02-5
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
74
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - bowls in hand wash sink at cook line. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only . Manager removed bowls **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
78
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager Safe Food Storage . Employee rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - noodles 58 F was on the counter less than 30 minutes . - cut cabbage 75 F on counter under 1 hour per manager . Reviewed with manager correct cold holding of food inside reach in cooler. Manager relocated to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked meats ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on storage shelf near mop sink . Manager labeled spray bottles . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager.
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager . Manager removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
55
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cooked chicken on same sheet pan bottom shelf on reach in white freezer. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowl inside above deli reach in cooler line. pork (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding) Owner removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Sitting on counter beef (97F - Hot Holding); Put inside walk in cooler Sitting on front counter prep table chicken (67F - Hot Holding) Put inside walk in freezer Sitting in pan above rice cooker rice (100F - Hot Holding) Employee recook rice retemp 171 degrees **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. O date marked of any item in walk in cooler. Manager put date mark on all products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tammy has been cook for 1 year. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in walk in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-31-4
43
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked noodles, cooked pork all in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All dry bins need labels.
02D-01-5
82
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
67
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat noodles reach in cooler cooks line operator removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in white cooler by cash register Cold holding: cook wanton 52 f cheese 52 f cook chicken 45 f bread chicken 45 f egg roll 45f egg roll 45 f chicken 52 f cook shrimp 53 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp egg rolls 44 f all other time/temperature control for safety food went down to 43 f Reach in cooler cooks line main raw seed sprouts 44 f cook beef 46 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f for all items **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area.
32-16-4
58
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee took order at front counter touching dirty surfaces and then prepared a rice meal on cooks line without hand washing first. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with manager.
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink blocked by garbage can on cooks line, operator moved garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -No hair restraint, operator working with food. Operator placed hair restraints on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Pork sauce stored on floor in kitchen during prep work. Operator moved to walk in cooler shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Tiles are cracked and missing near back door inside kitchen, per operator to replace tiles with new.
36-73-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Wooden cutting board is grooved with knife marks and not easily cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Can of monster energy drink stored on food prep table in back kitchen area near door. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee food stored over other food to be served to the public. Operator moved food items **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. -Cigarettes stored on food storage rack in back kitchen area near back door. -Call phone stored inside Food Service Film Box. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 88 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 88 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China 88?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China 88.
How does China 88 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
China 88 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has China 88's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China 88 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China 88 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 China 88 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China 88 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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