China Chef
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, China Chef has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Eustis restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken and cooked noodles stacked to deep to cool **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior reach in cooler
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times with chair by register
31A-09-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls made yesterday per operator
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer soy sauce **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior rice cooker Fan guards in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water back hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
43
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water and water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 sugar containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards soiled in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
78
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - rust on food storage shelves.
22-31-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back screen door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 1 fixture in ceiling - 2 fixtures in hood system **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of rice cooker
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind fryers
36-27-5
74
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over Krab Rangoon **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Employees stacking egg rolls in storage containers. Educated manager who then spoke to employee. Employee then washed hands and placed gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing to go containers
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping rice on the line **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones, paperwork **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - Back door open at the time of inspection, gap under screen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces on floor walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Above the hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, all cooler gaskets, bottom door of bbq oven, sides of wok **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
35
Mar 8, 2024
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 66° . Operator placed pan in cold holding unit on cooks line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 in walk-in freezer on speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on shelf above make line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line. An opener
22-02-4
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. 1 current employee
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls prepared two days prior per operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 1st cold holding unit on cooks line.
05-09-4
37
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Chef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Chef on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Chef?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Chef.
How does China Chef compare to other restaurants in Eustis?
China Chef most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Eustis average of 81.
Has China Chef's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Chef have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Chef 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 Chef inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Chef is inspected around two times per year on average.
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