China 88 Food
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
55
Score
China 88 Food has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
China 88 Food's latest score of 55 falls below the Gainesville average of 75. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
32
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cooking food had hand on hip/shirt then when both hands were needed he touched the clean utensil handles without first washing hands.
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under Three compartment sink with red/purple liquid no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 bowls in Handwash sink by back door, operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by back door, operator placed new roll at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The hot water handle does not work at Handwash sink at front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups no handles inside bulk sugar and corn starch located in back storage area, operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On the backside above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks on shelf above reach in cooler in cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Markers and books on table above container of crisps in front storage area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler shelving the finish is coming off exposing rust. Cutting board on prep table with cut marks/grooved.
14-11-5
Basic - Evidence of employee eating in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Empty plate of food and utensils on table above canned beverages in storage area.
12B-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under shelf by Three compartment sink.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk containers. Reach in cooler gasket soiled behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from wok station. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature, operator placed item in sink with cold water running on it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
32
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over red sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fresh garlic and oil (64F - Cold Holding); cooked general tso sauce (61F - Cold Holding) spoke to operator about either keeping food in cooler or adding to time as a public health control application. Operator placed items in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Smiley face Togo bags containing raw meat inside walk in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup and spoon in Handwash sink at front counter. Employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. One employee taking orders at front counter.
11-26-1
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, operator stated item was cooked 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler racks on cooks line. Stained cutting board on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles stained and some are missing towards the back of kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink container on top of reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. On top of prep table at back of kitchen multiple employee food and drinks, spoke to manager about moving employee eating area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Container of cigarettes on shelf above reach in cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food items on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior flour container on bottom shelf of prep. Soiled reach in cooler gasket on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Large pieces of meat in walk in freezer, employee covered with wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water in Three compartment sink, operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
27
Oct 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dry storage/ walk in cooler area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on canned sauce. Drink on prep table on cooks line. Operator moved all drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces under shelf at prep area. Item on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf/pallet in walk in freezer holding food off of floor.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk containers on bottom shelf in back dry storage area. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line. Walk in freezer gasket and door jam.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water on prep table, operator placed in sink under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/ Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** No change.
50-08-7
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Priority: High Priority 50-08-7 Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/ Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** **TIME EXTENDED **
50-08-7
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - PriorObserved: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over tofu in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**ity: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 9 droppings under tables in back dry storage area, 4 under and around Three compartment sink area, and 2 on floor under shelves in front dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple stained cutting boards in prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large bucket on top of Handwash sink by back door, operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar bin on dry storage shelf.
14-01-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in cooler 2 tiles in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in front dry storage area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in cooler across from stove.
14-11-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle not working properly at front counter Handwash sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and oil at the back of kitchen. Case of chicken on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelf across from the large smoker oven.
14-47-4
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets. Hood filters on cooks line. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Stored food not covered. Breaded shrimp and eggrolls in walk in freezer not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
32
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 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 in walk in cooler made 4 days ago no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 2 tiles over walk in cooler and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled tiles above Three compartment sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cooks line torn. Rusted can opener table attachment. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler. 2 bulk container lids cracked. Circle cutting board with deep grooves. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bags of rice, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pallet in walk in freezer.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line. Fan soiled by back door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under Three compartment sink and cold water handle at Handwash sink by back door when turned on.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In the mop bucket by the mop sink.
42-01-4
61
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling on drawers/shelves at front counter. 3 crawling under/on reach in cooler wheel tracts. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-17: Observed 1 live roach on the back of reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
86
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee putting cooked noodles in walk in cooler scooping with his bare hand no gloves.
09-01-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches crawling on drawers/shelves at front counter. 3 crawling under/on reach in cooler wheel tracts. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach encasings that have already hatched/empty indicating roach activity on the back shelves at the front counter. **Warning**
35A-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in sugar bin and soy sauce. Employee removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a bowl of rice soup on prep table by chicken that is cooling, operator stated rice soup was for personal food. Operator moved food to the dining area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on prep table that has become grooved. Walk in cooler shelves that has rust pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce containers on floor under prep table. Operator placed off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooks line. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cooks line. Walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork ribs and chicken in walk in freezer no lids. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wooden piece attached to wall that is not sealed.
36-30-4
41
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food items stored in walk-in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Spare ribs stored in chicken box in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in cookline cooler across from stove: cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed on line at 11:00am. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to cool to 41F, cooked shrimp (37F - Cold Holding); shrimp (36F - Cold Holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and handled ready to eat food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bus tubs stored above 3-compartment sink dirty.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Top shelf on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents throughout kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots above 3-compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth covering spare ribs in walk-in freezer.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Unmarked employee chicken in walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets for reachin cooler on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bus tubs stored above 3-compartment sinks.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Microwave oven roof damaged.
14-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Dip handle touching stored uncooked rice. Handle removed from rice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reachin coolers are dirty. Gaskets on walk-in cooler dirty.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in dish area, 0ppm. Manager added bleach to water. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 88 Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 88 Food on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China 88 Food?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at China 88 Food.
How does China 88 Food compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
China 88 Food most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has China 88 Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China 88 Food have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China 88 Food 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 Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China 88 Food is inspected around four times per year on average.
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