China Jade
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
50
Score
China Jade has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “stored food not covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which China Jade's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Nonfood-grade card board containers used for food storage. Fried crab Rangoon in card board box previously used for raw chicken. Lab,ed raw chicken.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade card board containers used for food storage - direct contact with wontons in chest freezer. Operator placed wontons on a sheet pan. Fried crab Rangoon in card board box previously used with raw chicken. Box is labeled raw chicken. See stop sale.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in sink at cook line. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. 10F off.
05-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense fried chicken in prep area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved sauce on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified from food to be served to the public in glass door cooler at front counter. Operator identified. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in stand up reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
50
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: sliced cabbage (78F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining hour. Time control procedure emailed to operator. ; steam well: egg drop soup (123F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fully cooked krab sticks at tall reach in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly. Raw beef over green onions at walk in cooler. Safe storage chart emailed to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Incense sticks stored over rice at dry storage rack by triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily fluids procedure emailed to operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. walk in cooler: general tso chicken (94F - Cooling) at 1:37; cooling since 1:07 - 91F at 2:09 Observed in deep covered container. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed in shallow container and placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle not labeled on storage rack at rear of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At reach in chest freezer by back door.
14-69-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean food storage pans stored on rack that has an accumulation of oil residue.
24-06-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance screen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
35
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 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 pork not in commercial packaging over peas at tall white reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef at tall white reach in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily fluid procedure sent to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary Lysol wipes used in kitchen.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by triple sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. Advised operator to label chlorine sanitizer.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used as scoop for cooked rice in rice cooker. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Opened bags of Salt and flour on storage shelf across from triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At threshold of back door.
35B-01-4
43
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
55
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned from dining room after eating and began cutting celery, without washing his hands first. Employee went to wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed vegetables. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Expired 1.11.24
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Noodles 12:10 (81°F - Cooling); noodles 12:35 (80°F - Cooling) left out at room temperature on triple sink. Operator stated noodles were cooked 1/2 hour ago. Operator placed noodles in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Raw celery not washed prior to preparation prep cook cutting visibly soiled celery without washing it first. Employee went to wash the celery. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.Employee eating while scooping uncooked rice. Employee went to dining room to eat. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
55
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with chicken and beef in chest freezer at prep station Educated operator Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public- boiled eggs stored with customers food in reach in cooler at cook line; Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Eggrolls stored under condenser line in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container- handle of thongs touching cooked pork in reach in cooler at cook line; Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken not covered in reach in freezer at prep station Operator covered; **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
67
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. fried chicken (53-54F - Cooling) at 12:45 to 54 Fat 1:00 since 11:00; fried wings (56F - Cooling)at 12:45 to 56 F at 1: 00 since 11:00 in reach in cooler by the kitchen entrance; at this rate food will not reach 41° F or below within 6 hours; cooler leaking water by evidence of plastic containers stored under doors; ambient temperature 52° F Operator moved food to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ortho bugs insecticide for home use stored next to employee reach in freezer; operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken and raw beef over city onions, green peppers and cabbage Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit- in reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- rice warmer at cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen leaking as evidence of plastic containers stored under the doors to catch the dripping water.
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered- reach in freezer next to walk-in cooler: chicken, beef, wantons not covered; Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Sandwich table lid and prep area have accumulation of soil residues/ mold like substance
22-16-4
Basic - Gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- all coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken while being portioned stored on the floor at prep table Operator too busy to correct
08B-38-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Jade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Jade on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Jade?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Jade.
How does China Jade compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?
China Jade most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jupiter average of 79.
Has China Jade's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Jade have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Jade 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 Jade inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Jade is inspected around two times per year on average.
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