China Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
47
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at China Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Spring Hill restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pea/carrot mixture 49F sitting on counter Operator states vegetables were just taken out of the cooler and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in coolers on cooks line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to three compartment sink has water shut off - operator tuned on. Hand sink in front counter area hot water is 75F
27-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on hand sink dripping when water is turned off.
29-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of soil on the outside of flour containers. Build up of soil on multiple prep tables and on the outside of cooking equipment. Build up of soil in sauce area on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and air pods on prep table next to broccoli on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile
36-37-5
47
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented can present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menu used to drain fried food. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fan in the walk in cooler is soiled with a mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Empty boxes in the hand sink by the front counter. The operator moved the boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on the cutting board of the reach in cooler. The operator moved the cell phone and sanitize the area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-105. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
43
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bleach sanitizer was too strong over 200ppm. Operator add water and recheck was 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (45F - Cold Holding) garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding) Operator states items were made yesterday and no temperature monitoring.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ribs Garlic in oil
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over produce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menu used to drain fried foods.
14-86-1
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly in prep area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine stored in refrigerator with storing food. Operator moved medicine out of the refrigerator. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with garbage can. Operator moved garage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin no label in dry prep area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing no running water. Operator started running cool water on shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored next to steam table. Operator moved employee water bottle.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used as a scoop in the rice bin.
14-01-5
23
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork in reach-in cooler across from fryers and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator started to move products to store correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the left of the fryers with cleaning products stored in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at rear handwash sink to the right of the rice cooker. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of the fryers. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
67
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of the fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Operator stated they contacted plumber for repair. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
95
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 30 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage area and 5 rodent droppings behind water heater. Operator started to clean and sanitize area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat sauce and unwashed broccoli in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Observed rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials (chewed up styrofoam and other materials) present in corner of dry storage area. **Warning**
35A-21-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the left of the prep sink in rear of kitchen. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout establishment behind and underneath equipment in the kitchen and and tiles in disrepair at entrance of walk-in freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink to the left of the fryers. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair throughout kitchen. Holes in some ceiling tiles and some tiles in disrepair. Discussed with operators. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in rear storage closet area on floor. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at rear of kitchen to left of mop sink. Discussed with operators. **Warning**
35B-01-4
45
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over bags of cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil Mixture (80F - Cold Holding) on table in front of cook line at 12:20 PM. Operator stated he made the item this morning. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Informed operator that the item requires refrigeration and operator stated it will be moved to reach-in cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen underneath equipment and tiles in disrepair at entrance of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowls used as scoops in gray rolling bins in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
64
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
32
Jul 7, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 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 hot hold table - cooked chicken (101F - Hot Holding), cooked one hour ago, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 53F, on counter, moved to walk in cooler, cut this morning at approximately 11 am.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans, ladles, scoops in hand wash sink in kitchen, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased sanitizer before end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to acoustic tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottom shelf of prep table next to black refrigerator **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at lift top cooler
21-12-4
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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 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Kitchen.
How does China Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
China Kitchen most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has China Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Kitchen have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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