China House
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at China House, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 12 violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Leesburg facility scores 76, putting China House on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Sitting out at room temp. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Beef 55f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed lower in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over imitation crab meat. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rear hand sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of unused broiler.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Egg rolls in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -Forks at front counter.
25-02-4
43
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Can of soy sauce.
01B-01-4
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 fresh onions with bare hands. Operator corrected. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over wontons.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. -4 in walk in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Wontons 112f. Advised to reheat.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Rear sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -In mop sink room.
36-36-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Over prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Rice barrel.
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Drain pipe under three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -No cold water at rear hand sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Sauce bucket. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -At front counter.
25-02-4
25
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw scallops over krab meat. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Cooked chicken stored in cardboard chicken box.
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of rice cooker. -White cutting board. -Meat cuber. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by table by three compartment sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Black refrigerator.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Jug used as scoop.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cooked chicken. -Sweet and sour sauce. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
43
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
55
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw chicken over peppers in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pork 49f, Diced pork 47f. Sprouts 85f. Cut Cabbage 84f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Grill cleaner stored by rice net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Reach in freezer gasket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Reach in freezer by rear exit door. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go containers on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bucket of sweet and sour sauce. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -In mop sink room. **Warning**
36-36-4
30
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. -Clean dish shelf above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
22-35-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw sprouts 60f, Noodles 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: Sprouts 67f. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Silver double door freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
64
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Manager swept floors and then cooked Eggrolls without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. -Clean dish shelf above three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-35-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw beef stored behind cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef scoop stored on top of cooked pork in prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw sprouts 60f, Noodles 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored over raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -By mop sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Silver double door freezer. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Exterior of fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cut vegetables, cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
20
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee washed cutting board and then handled food.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Cooked chicken and prepared vegetables stored in cardboard boxes in walk in cooler.
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over broth in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 57f, Sprouts 68f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pot stored in handsink by three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
35
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over spring rolls in double door freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live by sugar container. Operator killed. Searched surrounding areas. No other activity observed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 47f, Chicken 46f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by three compartment sink blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Round white cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink stored in makeline cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chicken stored in raw chicken cardboard box.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed greens over sauce buckets in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -Forks at front table aren't all facing the same way. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
33
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China House on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China House?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China House.
How does China House compare to other restaurants in Leesburg?
China House most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Leesburg average of 76.
Has China House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China House have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China House 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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