China House 168
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
20
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at China House 168, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 19 violations each, up from closer to 17 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
China House 168's latest score of 20 falls below the Holly Hill average of 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - shrimp in front reach in cooler -numerous items in walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - metal trash can used for storing rice **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back screen door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - cook line prep cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
36-52-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - top of walk in freezer cluttered with box lids, unused equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
33-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. - multiple foods in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
58
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
13 critical violations. 1 major violation. 23 minor violations.
View 37 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. - prep table at cooler **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. **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. **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. - employee handling cooked pasta with barehands **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - 2 near three compartment sink **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - shrimp in front reach in cooler -numerous items in walk in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - metal trash can used for storing rice **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - Raw chicken stored over wontons in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over rice noodles - raw chicken over onions **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs are not clean, some with cracked/broken shells. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cookline coolers: chicken, 52F; chicken 45; - walk in cooler: cooked chicken 45, 52F; cooked chicken wings, 47F; held off temperature control less than 1 hour and returned to cooler upon arrival of inspector **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Utensils heavily soiled. - stored utensils and in use colander in flour bin **Warning**
22-12-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine exceeds 200ppm. **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards heavily soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. - salt **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - keys on shelf at cook line **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - multiple cracked containers - cutting board with hole in center **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back screen door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout entire kitchen - walk in freezer **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - near walk in cooler **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - boxed oil jugs stored on the floor -containers with bean sprouts, celery and carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of smoker has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand sink at front counter - gaskets on cooler across from fryers - entire flat surface of wok station - sides of fryers - exterior of multiple food containers - gas lines at cooking equipment - fan cover in walk in cooler - exterior up upright freezer near back door - shelves throughout kitchen - speed rack near storage shelves -table fan by walk in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cook line prep cooler **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - cook line prep cooler **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - jug cut and reused for scoop - cardboard seasoning barrel reused for rice **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-52-4
Basic - Soiled Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - throughout kitchen **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - top of walk in freezer cluttered with box lids, unused equipment **Warning**
33-34-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - multiple foods in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - tumbler, fajita slicer, bin of heavily soiled utensils stored outdoor by back door. Operator states equipment does not work and is going to be discarded. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - skimmer screen torn. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - salt **Warning**
02D-01-5
4
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over sauce containers in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving in kitchen soiled. -wire shelving in walk in cooler encrusted with food debris. -cart at cook line with spices soiled with food debris. -rolling cart in back kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -cut vinegar bottles used as scoops.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -numerous items in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Walls in walk in cooler soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
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.
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -accumulation of grease under fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
37
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store cooked pork. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour, corn starch, sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease under fryer, under coolers, in front of dry food storage shelving. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: -Rice cooker -shelving at cookline -hood filters -exterior of oven -exterior of food storage containers -rolling cart with food trays -food debris on wire shelving in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
45
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store cooked pork. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings at cookline at 45°f. Operator moved back to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4
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, egg rolls. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour, corn starch, sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile show water damage in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Debris buildup on fan in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease under fryer, under coolers, in front of dry food storage shelving. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: -Rice cooker -shelving at cookline -hood filters -exterior of oven -exterior of food storage containers -rolling cart with food trays -food debris on wire shelving in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bag of flour by back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
21
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 22 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of water chestnuts in dry storage area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over open container of sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb under hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store cooked pork in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of rice cooker encrusted with old food debris. -side of prep table with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing by walk in freezer.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles shows water damage in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
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.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease, debris under cooking equipment and by dry storage shelving.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken, lid to corn starch cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -containers of cooking oil on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease buildup on hood filters. -timer at cookline encrusted with old food debris. -shelving at cookline soiled with food debris. -grease buildup on cooking equipment. -exterior of food storage containers in dry storage area heavily soiled with food debris, dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. -table fan on prep table soiled with dust/dirt. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -establishment using cut vinegar bottles to dispense rice.
25-32-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -open bag of flour by back door. -numerous open containers in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, plastic container with baking powder in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
17
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 48°f to 49°f at cookline. Operator moved back to walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Engine starting fluid stored on shelf with food.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over open containers of sauces in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
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 beef in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with old food debris: can opener, shelving in kitchen and sides of prep tables.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Facility using improper type of bleach. Operator went to the store and came back with germicidal bleach.
22-38-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink: employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with food debris in walk in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles show water damage in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items, cell phones, keys stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
40-06-5
Basic - Faucet in employee restroom is not attached to sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment and in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: exterior of rice cooker, can opener holster, wire shelf on top of prep table, exterior of food storage containers, shelving in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, numerous items in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and salt containers.
02D-01-5
11
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China House 168 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China House 168 on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China House 168?
Across the inspection record, “floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China House 168.
How does China House 168 compare to other restaurants in Holly Hill?
China House 168 most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Holly Hill average of 75.
Has China House 168's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China House 168 have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China House 168 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 House 168 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China House 168 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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