China Inn USA
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
82
Score
China Inn USA has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling not smooth” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Fort Myers restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of chopped raw pork stored over container of raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles above dishwash area. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. Operator in the process of replacing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
82
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator switched containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw pork thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath shelving in dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
70
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on hand wash sink in dishwash area and 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in back food prep area. Educated operator on importance of hand wash sink only. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut cabbage, precooked meats, and precooked shrimp not date marked in walk in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed meats and vegetables not covered in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects in control devices. Operator discarded control devices. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath food prep sink. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic buckets of pork on floor in kitchen and observed containers of raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-47-4
41
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Restroom. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
74
May 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs sitting out at room temperature less than 4 hours. Operator placed raw eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated operator on completing form. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Observed precooked chicken not date marked in reach in freezer. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on water faucet for steam table at cook line.
23-03-4
58
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean equipment. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by chair. Operator moved chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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. Observed frozen precooked chopped pork not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chopped pork and cut cabbage not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Educated operator on importance of labeling bottles. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed jug reused as scoop. Operator discarded jug. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chopping cabbage and precooked pork not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing in standing water. Operator drained water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
33
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, slime-like substance. Reach in cooler gaskets at front service area.
23-03-4
82
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottle stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken and precooked shrimp not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use.
32-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of keeping employee food separate from foods served to public. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken and precooked shrimp not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Inn USA last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Inn USA on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Inn USA?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Inn USA.
How does China Inn USA compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
China Inn USA most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has China Inn USA's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Inn USA have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Inn USA 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 USA inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Inn USA is inspected around three times per year on average.
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