China House

23 W Broadway St, Fort Meade, FL 33841

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, China House has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

China House's latest score of 82 falls below the Fort Meade average of 92. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwashing sink number 2. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents

23-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Meat in walk in cooler

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken from over raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath hand washing sink on cook line Operator fixed leak during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

29-11-4

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

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.

53B-14-5

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw chicken over Coca Cola bottles. Employee moved removed Coca Cola bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-11-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by yellow mop bucket. Operator removed the mop bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. The entire walk-in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Soda machine out of service in dining area.

14-11-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler. Oil on the floor on the cook line. Oil removed off the floor- Corrected on site. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. End of the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Above hand washing station **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken wings over carrots and celery in walk-in cooler. Employee moved vegetables above raw food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to the peanut butter on prep table. Employee moved items to chemical shelf.** **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing by walk-in cooler.

36-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the corner by the end of the cook line.

14-69-4

Basic - Light not functioning above hand wash sink.

36-62-4

Basic - Raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee moved chicken off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China House on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China House?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China House.

How does China House compare to other restaurants in Fort Meade?

China House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Meade average of 92.

Has China House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China House have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China House 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China House is inspected around three times per year on average.

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