China Chef
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited China Chef eight times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Immokalee restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher of water in the hand sink by the 3 compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the side of the door jamb and the door that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing/damaged by the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed trash bag covering the men's urinal. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the working containers of salt, sugar, flour, and cornstarch. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing/damaged by the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered trash receptacle in unisex restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door in need of repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the side of the door jamb and the door that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed boxes of sugar and tapioca stored in the employee restroom.
08B-37-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed inside of door on the walk in cooler with exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed urinal in the unisex restroom covered with a garbage bag.
32-23-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls in the walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no labels on the working containers of salt, sugar, flour, or cornstarch.
02D-01-5
55
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of tums on the cookline above steam well. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with grease and dust like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used on reach in cooler door to hold gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on walk in cooler door .
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles by mop sink and next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bus tubs of raw chicken and pork stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed orange substance on reach in freezer and refrigerator door gaskets. Observed food debris buildup on walk in cooler shelves. And dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed self service plastic utensils not stored food contact service down. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walk in cooler walls soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
52
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile vents soiled with grease and dust like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used on walk in cooler door to hold gaskets, operator stated they have someone coming to look at replacing gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed buildup of white mold like substance on walk in cooler condenser unit.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed self service plastic utensils not stored food contact service down.
25-02-4
67
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in make table to scoop raw pork.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage on left of hood system where fire suppression pipes enter the ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in and walk in cooler doors to hold gaskets on to door. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles damaged by 3 compartment sink and are in the process of being repaired but operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
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Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelf next to 3 compartment sink where pans are stored. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk in cooler door is torn and duct tape is being used to hold gasket on door. Door does not close completely. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles broken and missing next to mop sink in rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door and shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired at time of inspection.
50-17-3
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. Emailed appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed appropriate information. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle container used to dispense flour in rear kitchen area next to reach in freezer.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard on shelf next to 3 compartment sink with utensils on top.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile and vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair protection. Employee put hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in area around 3 compartment sink and mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with rice in rice bin. Operator moved to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door with food debris on door and handle, gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in shelves rusting.
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk in cooler door, soiled and taped to door.
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Chef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Chef on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Chef?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Chef.
How does China Chef compare to other restaurants in Immokalee?
China Chef most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Immokalee average of 83.
Has China Chef's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Chef have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Chef 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 Chef inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Chef is inspected around three times per year on average.
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