China II
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
41
Score
China II appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. China II was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Sanford restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall underneath/behind woks **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Mar 7, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
21
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken tiles throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall along baseboards behind rice cooker **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Operator states repairs have been scheduled. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over cooked pork in stand-up white freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored above sauce buckets and raw shrimp stored above open can of oyster sauce **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken 76F, per operator stored on shelf next to fryers less than 1 hour, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -multiple employees began food preparation tasks without first washing their hands **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside lid of roll-top reach-in cooler has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -cutting board stored on top of faucet at triple sink is stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store stainless steel pot, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in unisex employee bathroom, operator installed paper towels -handwash sink in kitchen, operator installed paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **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. -fried chicken, per operator cooked on Wednesday, 10/2/2024 lacking date marking **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles with apparent water damage **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on floor behind rice cooker -1 dead roach on floor underneath wok **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple broken tiles throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of cut carrots stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall along baseboards behind rice cooker **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of dry food containers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -plastic jug cut into scoop **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks in front service area **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping cloths stored on tables throughout the kitchen **Warning**
21-12-4
23
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 14-31-5 Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
14-31-5
Intermediate - 16-37-1 Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
16-37-1
Basic - 08B-38-4 Observed: Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler and store room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - 10-07-4 Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -at rice cooker **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
10-07-4
Basic - 23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in cooler soiled -vent on front of reach in cooler soiled -shelving in walk in cooler soiled and rusted **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - 29-08-4 Observed: Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwashing sink in dish area turned off to prevent leaking Priority: Basic
29-08-4
Basic - 36-17-5 Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen Priority: Basic
36-17-5
Basic - 36-34-5 Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-34-5
Basic - 36-73-4 Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -at back of cook line **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
36-73-4
55
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -frozen foods stored in non-food bags throughout operation
14-31-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -mirror soiled
32-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -stored in flour container submerged in flour **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave handle and interior soiled -handles and door of upright freezers soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles above cook line and in storage area
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer lid gasket is torn and soiled **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor soiled in mop sink area
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil boxes on floor, buckets in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves of walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall soiled behind rice cookers and cook line
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and other tubs under work table
02D-01-5
50
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice, bowls.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Soap dispenser soiled, cook line. Exterior of rice containers, rust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water. Shrimp. Corrected, running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China II on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China II?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China II.
How does China II compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
China II most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has China II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China II have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China II 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 II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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