China Chef
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
29
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at China Chef, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
China Chef's latest score of 29 falls below the Orlando average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket chlorine too strong 200+++ Operator added water second check chlorine 100 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw Chicken stored over clean onion at the walk-in cooler. Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
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 stored over raw pork at the Reach-in cooler the one next to the 3 compartment sink . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
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 signature operator sign it while conducted my inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing toxic stored under 3 compartment sink no label . **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board .
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water faucet not working at the employee hand sink back of the house next to mop sink .
29-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used broken containers to stored the cooked chicken. Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor by the employee hand sink front area . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Gasket soiled bottom of make table . Bottom make table shelves . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse shell eggs boxes as liner . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At the reach-in cooler white one .
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom of make table.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored at prep table front area . **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
29
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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 stored on top of raw pork at the reach-in freezer . **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner not label . **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on top of cooked chicken and clean pealed onion at the reach-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler and bottom of make table . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using a plastic bucket as scoop .
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The one use to cut the meat and the make table . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
23-03-4
50
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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 stored on top of of raw beef at the reach-in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored on top of cut clean onion and cabbage at the walk-in cooler .
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue chemicals at a spray bottle no label .
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. None of the food at the walk-in cooler had a date mark .
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area make table . **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen all around the corner .
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door . **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Gasket torn at the reach-in freezer front area .
14-36-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table and walk-in cooler shelves . **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
43
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Smile bags using to store cooked foods. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork in plastic wrap over cooked pork in 2 door upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler, raw eggs over sauce in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several in kitchen and dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
52
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hoisin sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee after taking order by hand proceeded to grab tongs and pot without washing hands. Re-educated. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Non disinfecting bleach on hand. Operator obtained correct disinfectant from store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Smile bags using to store cooked foods. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork in plastic wrap over cooked pork in 2 door upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler, raw eggs over sauce in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Cong Zheng expired 1/31/24. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge could not find. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Several in kitchen and dish area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator does not know how to properly manually wash, rinse and sanitize. Advised Operator to re- wash, rinse and sanitize everything. Employee began process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5
23
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided forms
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Behind make table. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Added to bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Gaskets
14-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Steam table
23-03-4
70
Jan 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Chef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Chef on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Chef?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Chef.
How does China Chef compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Chef most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
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 four times per year on average.
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