China House

721 W Base St, Madison, FL 32340

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at China House stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

China House scores about where you'd expect for a Madison restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

02C-02-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls and other items in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Top of small wooden prep table delaminated.

14-06-4

Mar 18, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. Cutting board.

22-02-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls.

02C-02-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Items in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on counter where Togo orders are bagged.

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handles touching food.

10-06-5

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Food Time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Egg rolls and chicken.

03F-02-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

36-36-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots in walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowl of cabbage left on counter during lunch less than 4 hours per operator. 53°.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gloves stored in sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Small child in kitchen.

43-08-4

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood plank for pressing water out of cabbage unsealed.

14-06-4

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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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 Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 Madison?

China House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Madison average of 89.

Has China House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.

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