China Magic
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
35
Score
Inspectors have visited China Magic nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 7, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting China Magic on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Fried chicken and sprouts, less than 4 hours per operator **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken above raw pork
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 ready to eat foods in stand up freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -instructed operator to sanitize dishes
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -cleaning dishes to food prep no hand wash
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in bin of flour at dry storage **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drinks on prep table next to cook line cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler across from fryer seals soiled
23-03-4
35
Apr 15, 2025
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 shell eggs over squash and peppers in prep cooler. Operator immediately corrected. -Raw pork over vegetables in walk in cooler -Raw chicken over buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler. - raw fish over shell eggs in walk in cooler (corrected on site)
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking cut cabbage, sprouts, Fried chicken all at 2pm per operator
03F-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee Bathroom door open . Operator immediately closed **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in flour container. Immediately remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil on floor ( operator immediately removed). -raw shell Eggs on floor in walk in cooler. -Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. - bucket of raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
64
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Food cooling in old meat and produce boxes.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken over shrimp in walk in freezer
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 white medium boards
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in raw pork. Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Fryer inside restroom for employees
33-31-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong in chicken on cook line.staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Cooked chicken in old meat and produce boxes.
08B-19-4
52
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**
13-03-4
86
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Staff cleaned triple sink after preparing food and started plating food without hand washing. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in cooler on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Manager closed door **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line and walk-in cooler. Fan cover in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Staff cleaned triple sink after preparing food and started plating food without hand washing.
12A-02-4
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 forms in email amylu360@yahoo.com **Corrective Action Taken**
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 forms in email amylu360@yahoo.com **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in cooler on cook line
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line and walk-in cooler. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Manager closed door **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
61
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sheet trays of chicken above pork in reach in upright freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
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 operator with form. Form needs to be filled out by each individual employee and kept on file in facility.
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk flour container.
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters light grease build up above fryers and wok station.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat in standing water and meat at room temperature.
06-01-5
55
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken on sheet trays above beef in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan on top of sink in restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. On top of broccoli. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom of table on cook line.
14-45-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Magic last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Magic on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Magic?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Magic.
How does China Magic compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Magic most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Magic's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Magic have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Magic 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 Magic inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Magic is inspected around three times per year on average.
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