China Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at China Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Arcadia restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Dec 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen ceiling tiles with water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 18 live roaches in the gasket of a door in a reach in cooler that does not work that that is used as storage in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Observed 5 live roaches in the gasket of the doors in the reach in cooler that is used as storage in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed owner using an unlabeled spray bottle with Orthene in it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen ceiling tiles with water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed side of fryers soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and pitied. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Dec 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over bean sprouts in the prep area, owner moved eggs to a better location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp over heads of cabbage in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
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. Printed a copy by end of inspection for owner. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels in the women's or men's bathrooms.
31B-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. Printed a copy for employees by end of inspection and they signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on a walk in cooler in the kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil and a container of soy sauce on the floor in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris on the reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler a container of chicken and a container of shrimp not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food on handles on the reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on the prep table in kitchen.
14-09-4
37
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their chlorine triple sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed numerous handles with residue build up causing them to be sticky.
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 15 dead roaches on the floor of the ware washing area and approximately 4 dead roaches on the floor of the front storage area. Did not observe any live ones at the time of inspection. Operator swepped and bleached the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor of the establishment with grease and debris build. Operator started to clean it during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and soy sauce stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed them on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple utensil handles in contact with food product in the kitchen. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the top of their cook line hotbox with grease and food build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with debris and rust build up.
14-17-4
47
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw beef stored over cooked egg rolls. Operator moved to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (50F - Cold Holding) stored on counter at cookline. Operator states it has been on line less than 1 hour and moved to walk-in to recook to 41F within 4 hours.
03A-02-5
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. Provided via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bell pepper stored over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler.operator moved peppers to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of unwashed onions stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint on cookline.
13-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
52
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Scoop handles soiled in bulk non TCS food containers.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bus pan with bag of shrimp stored under shelving on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting at dining area.
36-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of food n walk-in with no cover. Operator covered foods with butcher paper. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles removed. aC vent in disrepair at dining area. Damage from storm Ian. Area closed from use.
36-32-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice machine exterior soiled.
23-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in sugar operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet at dining area worn and black from grease.
36-10-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Kitchen on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Kitchen.
How does China Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
China Kitchen most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has China Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Kitchen 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 Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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