China Hut Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
33
Score
Public records show eight inspections at China Hut Chinese Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so China Hut Chinese Restaurant trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Burn cream in reach in cooler with food. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Multiple meats
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large bottle under dish machine.
41-17-4
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. Provided a form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf in the kitchen. Management removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes around pipes over prep table in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Persdrink bottles on shelf next to clean equipment. Management removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler and kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case oil . Staff picked it up.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 3 out for cleaning.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice 68F. Management discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Management removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler located on cook line. Added thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container with sugar. Management added name. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
33
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over buckets of sauce in walk in cooler. -Raw chicken over cooked in ribs in chest cooler. Operator immediately removed (corrected on site)
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. white rice 3hrs (105F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. cooked noodles chicken cooling 54-67. 3hrs ( - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Advised to break down rice into smaller containers and put on ice bath **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu. Operator immediately corrected all menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Missing for ceviche. Operator immediately displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -several employee Drinks on prep tables. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over customer food in walk in cooler, operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -very heavily soiled with grease and food debris by water heater and behind cook line
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of coke cooler -Shelf under microwave -Plastic container on white cooler at end of cook line -sides of fryer -fan
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In chest cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar containers
02D-01-5
35
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
50
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in hallway with restrooms.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk rice container.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop 86F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above wok area grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All bulk containers.
02D-01-5
58
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner on table with fruit. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On condiment cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 68F operator poured water out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Mar 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in two door glass cooler , operator states opened 48 hours prior **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers in kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.two door cooler in kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flashlight **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
74
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid at dish area **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Under dish machine
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flashlight to see **Repeat Violation**
38-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Hut Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Hut Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Hut Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Hut Chinese Restaurant.
How does China Hut Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Hut Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Hut Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Hut Chinese Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Hut Chinese Restaurant 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 Hut Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Hut Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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