China Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
26
Score
China Kitchen appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 12 violations.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average sits at 73, which China Kitchen's 26 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed plastic container then failed to sanitize, employee set up sanitizer compartment of triple sink and sanitized the food container **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored above sauce buckets, operator reorganized walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 50F, overfilled in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated excess eggs to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards on tops of reach-in coolers are stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. -cooked pork per operator cooked on 4/4/25, frozen 4/4/25, pulled to thaw on 4/8/25, operator re-dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout the kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler door and gasket soiled -mop sink soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -yellow wet wiping cloth stored on prep table
21-12-4
33
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on right side reach-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout the kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored over sauce buckets in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken 60F, per operator stored on prep table next to fryers less than 1 hour, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -"disinfectant" solution spray bottle lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. -Provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on right side reach-in cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk-in cooler: cooked pork, per operator cooked on Saturday, 9/21/2024 and cooked chicken, per operator cooked on Sunday 9/22/2024 lacking date marking **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex bathroom door **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl stored in sugar, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on floor in prep area **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -stainless steel scoop handle in contact with cooked pork in walk-in cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -front of cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -shelves underneath rice warmers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of flour, sugar, corn starch, and potato starch containers soiled -mop sink heavily soiled inside and out **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons and plastic bottle cut into scoop **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink heavily soiled with food debris and black, mold-like substance **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping towels stored on top of reach-in cooler cutting board, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout the kitchen **Warning**
36-17-5
30
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Off insect repellant stored next to sesame oil and above powdered iced tea **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -gasket on reach in freezer next to 3 compartment sink is torn **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar bin, cornmeal bin, potato starch bin **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone at reach in cooler/make table
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan covers in walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet microfiber cloths on cutting board of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on make line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -plastic lids in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white upright freezer near front counter
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -table next to fryers is soiled with grease and food residue -steam table shelves soiled -table next to walk in cooler shelves soiled -table at end of cook line shelves soiled -fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cornstarch, potato starch, sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dishwashing area
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishwashing area
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -torn, soiled gasket on white upright freezer in dishwashing area **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath kitchen equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Oyster sauce.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Wares washed and rinsed,but not sanitized.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
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 stored over raw shrimp, reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Make line.
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.
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. Cooked chicken, walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on make line reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen over prep table.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Shelves soiled, prep tables. Dry storage shelves rusted.
23-03-4
29
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Kitchen on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Kitchen.
How does China Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Deltona?
China Kitchen most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Deltona average of 73.
Has China Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Kitchen have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine 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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