China Brothers
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
52
Score
China Brothers has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which China Brothers' 52 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pull eggs stored over bbq sauce in reach in cooler Raw chicken and pork stored over diced and sliced onions on walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over bbq sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board in cook line Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked on dish area . Items removed Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Machine utilize to cut meat, tools .
33-31-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Some ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in front of ketchup sauce cans . Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch, back door.
35B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls on three compartment sink.
36-27-5
52
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored in same shelve as wonton wrappers in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Pork tenders stored over fries in reach in freezer. Raw pork stored over cooked pork in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored over vegetables in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty buckets stored over hand wash sink located by three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels on hand sink located by there comp sink .
31B-02-4
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. No food report in agreement for cashier , inspector provided printed copy and operator sign . Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of marinated chicken stored on walk in cooler floor. Container with beef stored on floor under cans close to three compartment sink.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on chest freezers
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil. Debris on shelves on reach in cooler located by kitchen entrance.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat been thawed at room temperature **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over container of sauces in prep cooler Raw chicken over tofu in prep cooler. Raw chicken over buckets of sauce and noodles in walk In cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 On egg and garlic. Less than 4hrs per operator
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet sour pork (109-129F - Hot Holding) sweet sour chicken (123-135F - Hot Holding). Both less than 2hrs per operator. Advised operator to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery Sweet sour chicken reheated to 181F (corrected on site) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. apron in contact with sprouts used for covering
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator removed to be cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and cooler **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiple boxes of cooked chicken stored in in original boxes used to store raw chicken p. No cross contamination observed. However Advised operator to remove and not continue such storage practices in the future
25-32-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink and phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over fries in reach in freezer and cooked pork **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat sweet and sour sauce . **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored next to Ajinomoto salt. Priority: High Priority
41-10-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by table and white buckets , the hand sink by three bay sink. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee drink, coffee maker, nuts stored on prep table that has cutting boards and seasonings under it. Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream stored with restaurant food in chest freezer located by exit door. Priority: Basic
08B-49-4
Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door Priority: Basic
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind three bay sink Priority: Basic
36-27-5
45
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in handwash sink located in front counter
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open drink container on top of prep table next to condiments **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in chest freezer located next to hand wash sink
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside soy sauce container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.Reusing card board boxes from raw chicken to place precooked chicken directly on box.
14-15-4
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 on reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on chest freezer by exit door.
14-69-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch.Back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4
67
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Brothers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Brothers on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Brothers?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Brothers.
How does China Brothers compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Brothers most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Brothers' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Brothers have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Brothers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Brothers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Brothers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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