China Inn Gao

215 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, China Inn Gao has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “reuse of single-service or single-use articles” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

China Inn Gao's latest score of 82 sits above the Merritt Island average of 77. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-02-5

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site**

32-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Nov 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw chicken and eggs stored above vegetables. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Philadelphia rolls, and proteins in poke bowl sections. Operator marked all menus **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo containers used as scoops in rice and tobiko. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lower shelf of prep table at end of cook line

14-45-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles over kitchen are peeling and hanging

36-32-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves are soiled

23-03-4

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard chicken boxes reused to store plastic sauce bottles on shelf. Operator disca **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-32-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping boxes reused to store different food items. Operator placed into washable bins. Plastic bottles with hollow handles cut to be shed as scoops. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-32-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of food stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic containers with hollow handle cut to be used as scoops. Cardboard box for raw chicken used to store cooked chicken. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

25-32-4

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for rice in standing water at 77°F. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler are soiled

22-16-4

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For green hose

29-42-4

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing.

22-48-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 73F recommended to rapid chill In reach in cooler raw chicken on a stick 45F ; cooked ribs (45F - Cold Holding); placed in freezer checked again found at 40F **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Restroom

27-16-4

Basic - Cases and bucket of food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By back door

36-17-5

Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Raw chicken box reused for cut broccoli

25-32-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Inn Gao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Inn Gao on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Inn Gao?

Across the inspection record, “reuse of single-service or single-use articles” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Inn Gao.

How does China Inn Gao compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

China Inn Gao most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has China Inn Gao's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Inn Gao have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Inn Gao 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 Inn Gao inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Inn Gao is inspected around two times per year on average.

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