China Chen Lakeland
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, China Chen Lakeland has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. China Chen Lakeland was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
China Chen Lakeland's latest score of 61 falls below the Lakeland average of 85. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using grocery bags for food storage with direct contact in freezers
14-31-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 83f
10-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse used cans for food storage in walk-in cooler
25-32-4
61
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in cooler buckets of sauces
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour , sugar and salt
02D-01-5
82
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using to go bags to stored raw chicken in Reachin freezer and walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using to go bags to stored raw chicken in Reachin freezer and walk in freezer **Warning**
14-86-1
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink on cookline with soil buildup and mild like substance in bottom of sink **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on large tote for flour **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table **Warning**
21-12-4
64
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reachin cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin cooler exterior door
23-03-4
74
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
78
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken pieces and egg rolls in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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
Basic - Clean knives stored between equipment and wall. Knives being store between 3-compartment and unused dishmachine. **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several cases of Food being stored under shelving in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-47-4
45
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in freezer
08B-47-4
67
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Chen Lakeland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Chen Lakeland on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Chen Lakeland?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Chen Lakeland.
How does China Chen Lakeland compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
China Chen Lakeland most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has China Chen Lakeland's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Chen Lakeland have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Chen Lakeland 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 Chen Lakeland inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Chen Lakeland is inspected around three times per year on average.
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