China Lily
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2025
27
Score
Across the available record, China Lily has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 19 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Ocoee restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (130F - Hot Holding) held on a cart next to make table. Less than 4 hours.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (50F - Cold Holding);. Help above the cold line in make table. Manager placed inside unit.. less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Trainer information missing. Manager added information.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to walk-in cooler. Manager added towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Egg rolls
02C-04-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowel used to scoop white rice. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over cook line
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout establishment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil next to wok. Cases of chicken
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole next to mop sink and dry storage
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in drawer with wontons. Manager picked it up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior door of walk-in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wooden stand holding rice pot. Wood is also not sealed. Exterior of large ingredient bins. Gasket of walk-in freezer door Exterior of chicken tumblers Fan cover and ceiling in walking cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Closer broken
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on the counter next to wok. Manager removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
27
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large meat tumbler
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. Employee signed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk in freezer and in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen area
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of large ingredient bins
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Slacking shrimp in standing water. Manager placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Oct 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table.
14-47-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Sides at bottom of walk-in cooler.
36-30-4
74
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs above bean sprouts on make table. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided operator with form.Form must be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. All bulk containers.
02D-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside chest cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of all bulk containers.
23-03-4
52
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Chicken above bag of carrots. Shell eggs above mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board attached to make table.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers old Food debris. Fan in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat at room temperature. Placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Meat on floor in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Lily last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Lily on file is from Jan 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Lily?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Lily.
How does China Lily compare to other restaurants in Ocoee?
China Lily most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocoee average of 76.
Has China Lily's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Lily have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Lily 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 Lily inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Lily is inspected around two times per year on average.
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