China Spring
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
25
Score
Inspectors have visited China Spring eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Dec 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
China Spring's latest score of 25 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
7
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked egg rolls (81F - Cooling) at back prep table. Per operator, item was cooling for 3 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (75F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored at room temperature on kitchen prep table. Per operator, item was removed from cooler 2 hours ago. Operator placed in cooler to chill. Reviewed time as a public health control option with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg drop soup (115F - Hot Holding) at steam table for less that 3 hours. Unit temperature was turned down. Operator increased temperature on unit and reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked egg rolls (81F - Cooling) at back prep table. Per operator, item was cooling for 3 hours. See stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork stored in plastic thank you shopping bag in walk in freezer. Operator placed item into food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cut ready to eat bell peppers in flip top cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Non commercially packaged raw chicken stored above raw non commercially packaged raw pork in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (60F - Cooling for 2 hours at 3:40, 60F at 4:10) in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler. Operator removed covering and mixed item to increase cooling rate. cooked egg rolls (81F - Cooling) at back prep table at 75F room temperature in deep filled container. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed form to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5
Basic - Soiled cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on flip top prep line.
14-45-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surfaces of flour and cornstarch working containers heavily soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in kitchen flip top cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil/food residues.
22-16-4
25
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription allergy medication stored on shelf above to go food prep area. Operator reorganized. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade plastic thank you shopping bags used to store raw pork in walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) held in beverage cooler. Per operator, food was not prepared or portion today. Items were the only TCS items stored in cooler operator discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding) held in beverage cooler. Per operator, food was not prepared or portion today. Items were the only TCS items stored in cooler operator discarded. See stop sale.
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 form to operator. **Repeat Violation**
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. Cooked chicken and cooked pork stored at beverage cooler and walk in cooler. Per operator, items were prepared more than 24 hours ago.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in dry storage area blocked by chair and stored dry food items. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves throughout kitchen prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen prep and back kitchen prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw pork stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use soiled wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board on kitchen prep table.
21-04-4
Basic - Soiled Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen areas.
21-12-4
Basic - Soiled ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover throughout kitchen prep and walk in cooler areas. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator discarded solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood storage rack in walk in cooler not sealed.
14-06-4
22
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 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. Non-commercially packaged chicken stored over non-commercially packaged beef in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 and container of cement putty stored above bags of rice in dry storage area. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control (TPHC) to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed TPHC form to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves throughout kitchen and warewashing areas.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in back prep area, kitchen area, and front counter areas.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exteriors of working containers container flour and corn starch heavily soiled with food debris. Storage shelving throughout kitchen and kitchen prep areas heavily soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in walk in cooler and glass reach in cooler.
14-20-4
52
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler. The raw chicken was stored over the sprouts and peeled onions. The onions and sprouts were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front reach in cooler, egg rolls (50F - Cold Holding). The operator reported that the egg rolls were placed in the cooler after being set out for two hours during a busy period. The item was not prepped or portioned today. After discussing the options with the operator, the item was removed from the refrigerator and placed on TPHC for the remainder of the 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-37-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a bin of rice near the triple sink, an open can was being used to dispense the rice and was stored inside the bin. The can was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-01-5
67
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags used as holding. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over vegetables. Chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
67
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menus used to line food containers for cooked chicken
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, raw beef and raw chicken stored over produce and sauce buckets in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Shelves in walk in cooler have a heavy accumulation of mold like substance
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of onions and sauces stored on the floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and surrounding surfaces over cook line have a heavy accumulation of grease dripping. Fan on countertop has an accumulation of dust
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic bottle cut to be reused as a scoop for rice. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Spring last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Spring on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Spring?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Spring.
How does China Spring compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
China Spring most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has China Spring's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Spring have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Spring 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 Spring inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Spring is inspected around three times per year on average.
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