China Gourmet
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, China Gourmet has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
China Gourmet's latest score of 86 sits above the Orlando average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Inspector provided printed copy .Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed copy . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
86
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 pork in walk in freezer Operator moved . Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored next to onions and salt on shelve under prep table located across from three compartment sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees washed hands in three compartment sink. Inspector coached employees on proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
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. Inspector provided pCorrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained white cutting board
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.Inspector provided No signature for new employee inspector provided and employee signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl use to scoop soy sauce . Employee scooping rice with bowl. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tile by exit door.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak from pipe under hand sink located in bathroom.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket 0 ppm rechecked 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
37
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 pork in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered.general tos chicken kept in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
82
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sesame seed stored in a to go container with holes poked on the top to dispense seeds
14-15-4
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. Printed operator handout **Corrected On-Site**
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. Printed employee food employee reporting agreement and observed employee signing handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cut broccoli in the walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath screen door leading outside
35B-01-4
61
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw shrimp stored over plantains on tall white freezer kept by front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked chicken kept on cook line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 80F. Ask owner to cool on cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.Tempura chicken, boneless pork and pork use in fried rice pulled from freezer yesterday and no label on it.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Tofu opens on Sunday with no date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Block hand sink on back of kitchen , block by buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing on mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.Open energy drink can stored next to broccoli on table on cook line.
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.To go containers kept on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Salt and sugar kept on cook line .
02D-01-5
43
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pork kept in reach in cooler across from stove for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 50F. Pulled eggs kept in cook line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 80F. Eggs placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.Eggs kept in cook line table for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 57F. Placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ceiling tile over walk in cooler have mold like mold .
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.To go soy soy packets in dinning room, bulk soy sauce in walk in cooler and vegetable in bucket directly into walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.All items in crash cart. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gourmet on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Gourmet.
How does China Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Gourmet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Gourmet have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Gourmet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Gourmet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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