China House 58
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at China House 58, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Branford sits at 67, putting China House 58 on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Scoop made from single-use jug stored inside pan near cookline. Manager discarded the scoop during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored directly on floor inside exterior storage shed. An employee placed the oil on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at cookline cracked a raw shell egg, did not wash hands, then proceeded to handle a single-use foam container and scooped rice with the same hand. Inspector had employee wash hands during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing glass cleaner and aerosol can containing air freshener stored on shelf directly above several boxes containing fortune cookies. Manager moved the chemicals to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wing cloth stored on corner of prep table in prep area. Manager moved the cloth to the laundry during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several water stains on ceiling in kitchen near cookline.
36-34-5
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing "Windex" glass cleaner on shelf below front counter directly beside boxes of sauce packets. Manager removed glass cleaner from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three FRLA food handler certificates expired on 12/01/2024.
53B-14-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Junction box, conduit pipe, and wires on ceiling at cookline soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups on prep table in back of kitchen above bag of flour and bottles of juice. Manager removed both cups from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: shredded cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). The cabbage is filled approximately four inches above the fill line inside top of unit. Manager stated the cabbage was placed inside unit approximately 30 minutes prior. Inspector had employee remove excess cabbage and place it into the walk-in cooler to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow liquid missing label on handwash sink near water heater.
41-17-4
90
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at hose connection near grease receptacle beside building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken stored above pan of raw beef on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside make-table at cookline: shrimp (69F 3:00, 68F 3:30 - Cooling). Manager stated the shrimp was cooked, rinsed, and placed into unit approximately 20 minutes prior. Employee separated shrimp into smaller portions and placed pans into walk-in cooler with ice to cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
67
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connection on side of building near grease receptacle missing backflow prevention device.
29-34-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Two knives stored between wall and conduit line in kitchen near walk-in cooler. Employee removed knives and placed in warewash area to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Bag of unwashed onions stored on prep table above buckets of sauce in kitchen near three-compartment sink. Employee removed onions from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began preparing food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from fryer: egg roll (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 3 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed item in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Manager discussed not overstocking items in cooler with manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over Shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Employee placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored on top off ready to eat carrots in reach-in cooler across from stove. Manager placed eggs in container next to carrots. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand washing sink next to fryer.
27-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. Manager placed cover over chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing.
14-42-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China House 58 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China House 58 on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China House 58?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China House 58.
How does China House 58 compare to other restaurants in Branford?
China House 58 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Branford average of 67.
Has China House 58's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China House 58 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China House 58 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 House 58 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China House 58 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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