China Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
47
Score
Across the available record, China Cafe has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
China Cafe's latest score of 47 falls below the Flagler Beach average of 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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 over raw pork in back stand up freezer. Person in charge rearranged pork on top of chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; Shrimp 50F, beef 47F. Per person in charge placed in cooler at 11:30, now 2:30. He placed into reach in freezer to bring down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in front hand washing sink and spoon in back hand washing sink. Person in charge moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has black mold like substance inside.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach behind front reach in cooler. Person in charge swept up. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and drink with dry foods. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee preparing food in dining room. Addressed and she moved food to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside both chest freezers in dry storage.
14-69-4
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 corn meal. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
47
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over raw pork. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go container used as a scoop in flour. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of rice bin is dirty.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in cooler. Person in charge removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook place gloves on without washing hands first. Addressed immediately and person washed hands then placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel Ling a container of scallions.
14-86-1
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Non food grade Paper towel lining scallions.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowl in hand washing sink in front of 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4
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. All expired 2.24. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in chicken and in flour starch, and flour. Person in charge removed all scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water. Person in charge turned water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in back a grooved.
14-09-4
43
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. In reach in freezer; raw chicken over pork. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walkin cooler. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large spoon in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black mold like substance on inside. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large chest freezer has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves are rusty.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler; raw chicken over raw beef. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler; Shrimp, chicken, beef 48F, cooked pork, cooked chicken, cooked pork, 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge all went in cooler at different times from 11-1:30. Could not determine amount of time. Now 2:30pm. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Person in charge placed can opener in dish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is missing some training for newer employees.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go containers used as scoops in flour and sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee prepping wonton at front counter. Addressed immediately and person took the the kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-48-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Sides of ice machine have mold on them.
22-20-5
52
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched cell phone/bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person have cell phone in hands then begin work without 1st washing hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bug spray at back hand washing sink.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in freezer; raw chicken over cooked pork. Person in charge moved cooked pork to store properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in make; Eggs 51F, chicken, beef, shrimp 52F,pork, chicken, shrimp 47F; ( - Cold Holding) per person in charge cooler was frozen over this morning. Items at temperature since opening. Time 1pm. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop chicken, bell peppers.. Also cups used to scoop sugar, corn starch. Person in charge removed all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee preparing wonton at front counter with of a screen or splash guard. Explained he can not prep food out where customer are and he moved everything. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a pair of tongs on gas line. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Cafe on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Cafe.
How does China Cafe compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?
China Cafe most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Flagler Beach average of 75.
Has China Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Cafe 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 Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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