China House
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, China House has nine inspections in the public record. China House was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which China House's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. When asked about the big six operator had no knowledge. Emailed operator mandarin translation of the big six. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed operator the mandarin translated version of the cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lin Yanfang expired 2 9 26 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Lin Yanfang expired 2 9 26 **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of sauce uncovered in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink. Noodles in walk in cooler uncovered. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Noodles in walk in still uncovered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to proper area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 60oz cans of soy sauce 5 1.86L cans of gold label soy sauce 3 .5lb can of ground bean sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no running water at this time. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2 1 26 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. When asked about the big six operator had no knowledge. Emailed operator mandarin translation of the big six. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Emailed operator the mandarin translated version of the cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal event form. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lin Yanfang expired 2 9 26 **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink across from walk in cooler. Operator placed soap at sink.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment has no running hot or cold water at this time. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone next to white rice holding unit. Operator moved phone to proper area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans of soy sauce, 5 cans of gold label soy sauce, 3 cans of ground bean sauce stored with undamaged cans. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board grooved. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen is acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door of reach in cooler across from frier soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of oil stored in metal can across from wok station. Unlabeled containers of sauce and oil at wok station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of sauce uncovered in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink. Noodles in walk in cooler uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
20
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavily stained white cutting board on flip top cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by mop bucket. Bucket moved. Handwashing sink blocked, cardboard sitting in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Operator went to Publix and purchased correct sanitizer. There was no sanitizer at the start of the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken cooked on Saturday with no date mark. Operator added date to chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile half missing in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White flip top cooler cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches underneath hand wash sink in the kitchen. Operator discarded and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone sitting on cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both employees cooking with no hair restraint. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and food storage area including walk in cooler.
36-73-4
47
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
67
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork stored directly in grocery bags on chest freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork frozen, no date marking. Operator was able to determine the date the pork was prepped and will date Accordingly **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses 3 wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood on shelf walk in cooler not sealed **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line contains food removed from its original container but is not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cell phone on cutting board of cook line. Cell phone and keys were removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and rice stored on the floor. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler Egg rolls, prepped broccoli cooked chicken, rice noodles **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles being used in food prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- chicken, shrimp, cut vegetables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and containers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
78
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Poultry being stored directly in grocery bag. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled refrigerator door handle no hand wash before returning to food prep **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled clothes no hand wash before continuing food prep. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face no hand wash before returning to food prep. **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by chair. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. No water at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mail being stored in 1 of 3 hand wash sinks Equipment being stored in 1 of 3 hand wash sinks Extension cord being stored in 1 of 3 hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 2 of 3 hand wash sinks **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, pork, shrimp, chicken , beef. Operator was able to determine prep date and will date accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. No soap at 2 of 3 hand wash sinks. Employee stocked soap during inspection. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical sprayer not labeled with common name **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles being used in food prep area **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverage on prep table next to food and clean equipment **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints being worn by employees involved in food preparation.2 employyee present. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under fixed equipment on cook line, prep areas and storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on hand wash sink behind front counter in disrepair **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator using single service containers to store food. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- chicken, shrimp, cut vegetables. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood lining shelves in walk in cooler not sealed **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and containers holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
16
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee took payment from customer, touched visibly soiled equipment and returned to touching clean utensils and equipment with no hand wash. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing. **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn spray stored on upper shelf of cook line. Operator relocated burn spray **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board heavily stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair blocking hand wash sink behind front counter **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Papers stored in hand wash sink Lid to white bucket stored in hand wash sink Operator removed items from hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimp, egg rolls, cooked pork, cooked chicken no date. Operas able to determine the prep date of these foods and will date accordingly
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind front counter no hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water stored on prep table. Operator removed employee beverage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on the floor in dry storage Fryer oil. Discussed the importance of keeping all food stored a minimum of 6" from the ground
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on hand wash sink behind front counter not operational
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles throughout kitchen not labeled with foods common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all foods that have been removed from it's original container with its common name.
02D-01-5
27
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator took orders touching money and did not wash hands before returning to work. Discussed proper hand washing with operator operator. **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chair blocking hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Papers in hand wash sink , crowbar in second hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage no lid or straw on cutting board of serving table. Discussed the importance of using a covered container for drinks and keeping them out of restricted areas. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, cell phone and keys on cutting board on cook line. Shirt stored on wire rack containing food and utensils. Operator moved personal items away from prep and storage areas. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed the importance of using hair restraint when involved in food prep
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container not stored in a manner to protect them from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- raw shrimp, raw chicken. Operator covered chicken and shrimp. Reach in freezer- dumplings, pork and chicken wings not covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter of cook line. Discussed the import of storing wet wiping clothes in sanitizer solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China House on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China House?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China House.
How does China House compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
China House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 73.
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 six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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