China Bowl
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, China Bowl has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Cloud restaurant scores 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw chicken and raw beef stored over soy sauce at walk in cooler Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs at walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at front counter
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in white container at dry storage
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in container with sugar and rice at dry storage
14-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid used to cover cut green onions
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer at front counter
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored hanging on spice cart
10-20-4
64
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked General Tso's chicken not date marked at walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sprouts in bucket at walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach in cooler across from fryers not covered - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
78
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut onions in reach in cooler at cooks line Raw beef and raw chicken stored over sauces at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked General Tso's chicken not date marked at walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door
32-04-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks and food stored in glass fridge where sodas are displayed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sprouts in bucket at walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In use tong stored on handle of spice cart **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach in cooler across from fryers not covered
08B-12-5
55
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw fish over bottles and buckets in walk in cooler.
08A-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Jasmine tea bottle on prep table at fryer.
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid to chest freezer moderately soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 122f.
10-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around bottom of 3 bin sink moderately soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed vegetables walk in cooler
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Repackaged raw chicken over over potstickers walk in freezer
08A-14-5
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. Educated and emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken cooked pork. Cooked general chicken Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunch box with canned goods **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bean sprouts walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Gaskets reach in cooler Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ready to eat vegetables walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Feb 23, 2023
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Noodles cooked and cooled. Cooked this morning by noon, cooling tightly sealed. Advised uncover, mix to let air pass and leave cover off. Temped at 54f, has approx 1 hour more to make 41f.
03D-15-4
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 - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
70
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Prepped raw chicken over broccoli in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed in 3 bin sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice cooker and steam table heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled. Owner states he has them coming to clean this week.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on floor in walk in cooler. Operator states it was delivered within the hour. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Screen door with ripped screen and fram in poor repair.
35B-04-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Bowl on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Bowl.
How does China Bowl compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
China Bowl most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has China Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Bowl have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Bowl 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 China Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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