China Palace
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
52
Score
Across the available record, China Palace has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. China Palace was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed Time as Public Health Form but not filled out. Educated manager how to fill out form properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled..
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. Observed spare ribs and egg rolls not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
52
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and egg rolls not date marked in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (68F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. The manager placed cut leafy greens in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved raw chicken and raw shrimp into walk-in cooler. Observed spare ribs (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The manager moved raw beef to walk-in cooler See Stop Sale for Chicken and Spare Ribs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: Observed raw chicken 46F, raw shrimp 48F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed ice on raw chicken and raw shrimp. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed spare ribs (49F - Cold Holding) and chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (68F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. The manager placed cut leafy greens in reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (56F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved raw chicken and raw shrimp into walk-in cooler. Observed spare ribs (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The manager moved raw beef to walk-in cooler See Stop Sale for Chicken and Spare Ribs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Manager Time as Public Health Form for sprouts, cut leafy greens and shelled eggs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and pork in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
39
Sep 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
86
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (57F - Cold Holding); pork wong tongs (63F - Cold Holding); noddles (59F - Cold Holding) on prep table across from cook line. The manager placed all products into reach-in cooler across from cook line. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Control Paperwork for all those products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in prep sink beside hand washing sink beside 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the manager Time as Public Health Control Paperwork for sprouts, noodles, pork wong tongs and chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spare ribs and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bottles of water on floor behind front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
50
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ambient Temperature 53F; pork (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (50F); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager stated all products was prepared this morning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed chicken 46F, beef 47F, pork 46F and shrimp 47F in walk-in cooler. The manager moved chicken, beef and shrimp into walk-in freezer. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken in reach-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed chicken, and pork not date marked in walk-in. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of frozen shrimp on floor in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink. **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
67
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts 68F on prep table across from cook line. The operator moved sprouts into walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The manager moved raw chicken to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed sprouts 59F on prep table across from cook line. The operator moved sprouts into walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken 49F and raw beef 52F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed raw chicken and raw beef on ice. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink and prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed operator wash hands in prep sink. **Admin Complaint**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled and cutting board soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by machine beside 3. Compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed hand rags in hand washing sink beside deep frier. **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed certified manager not on duty with 4 or more employees working in food preparation/Handling. **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface light switch on walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The cook placed hair restraint on while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shrimp on floor in walk-in freezer and containers of raw chicken on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed container of raw chicken on floor in walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed knifes between equipment. The knife was removed from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
39
Aug 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed several employees start working without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts and cut leafy greens 53F on prep counter across from cook line. The cook placed items in reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink and prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink sink beside deep frier. The operator removed sanitizer bucket from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, egg rolls and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape on light fixture for walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed carton of eggs on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Palace on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Palace?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at China Palace.
How does China Palace compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
China Palace most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has China Palace's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Palace have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Palace 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 Palace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Palace is inspected around three times per year on average.
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