China Top
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
China Top has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap and degreaser stored next to oil jug, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, chicken wings 46F, chicken 48F and 48F, grilled chicken 60F, egg rolls 48F, per Manager food moved from walk-in cooler at 10:45, manager will discarded at 2:45Pm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No current certifications for a total of two employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the dry storage area, spoon handle touching seasoning.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with wet wiping cloth underneath
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in cooler and cooking equipment soiled with food residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler multiple containers with chicken not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin at the storage area, manager labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, with ambient temperature of 52F, chicken wings 46F, chicken 48F and 48F, grilled chicken 60F, egg rolls 48F, **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep tables, manager removed all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
47
Oct 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Male employee washed container with soap and placed item on time back into the line, sanitization nerved occurred, inspector instruct to set triple sink and sanitize container. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cabbage stored in direct contact with thank you bags, employee removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, raw shell eggs stored above sauce, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken pieces at the prep table, flying insect landed on chicken (stop sale for 4 pieces of chicken).
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area, pork 49-50F, chicken 47F, Manager moved to freezer to drop temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line soup 120F employee adjust temperature to reheat soup. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current certification available. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs on floor, employee moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the dining area, employee personal items (backpacks with drink) stored on top of single service (cups) boxes.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above cooler, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted, employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
30
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the dry storage area, cleaner above vinegar jugs, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near the fryers, chicken 46F pork 52F, manager added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At the cook line, observed employee drink above reach-in cooler, manager moved. Also in walk-in cooler observed employee personal drinks and food above costumers food.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the dry storage area, Spoon handle in direct contact with sugar, manager removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line, observed bowl no handle with raw beef juice stored on top of broccoli, Manager moved. Also, In walk-in cooler, observed box of chicken stored above raw shell eggs (cooked for immediate service), Manager moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both handwash sink at the cook line blocked, one by a big cardboard box inside sink, the other used to items inside sink, Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks at the cook line no soap, Manager provided soap for one. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with some food residue
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the dry storage area, flour bin not labeled n **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee personal food on prep table next to cooler at the cook line, female employee moved the soup to dining area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in freezer, observed boxes of raw chicken used to stored cooked pork, instructed Manager to stopped re-using cardboard boxes.
25-32-4
58
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Silicone stored on top of single service box, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At the cook line, Observed cut cabbage stored in thank you bags, Manager removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line, observed bowl with raw beef residue stored on top of broccoli, Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, pork 46F, per Manager item placed above filling line at 12:30, Manager moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the kitchen entrance full of items, manager removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the kitchen entrance, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jugs near walk-in freezer door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the dry storage area, observe bulk containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
58
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to mop sink, hose connected. Manager added device. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device and or soap provided at handwash sink. Sink on cookline has no soap or towels. Manager refilled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in broccoli. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag on shelf over sauce packets. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of MSG on floor in kitchen. Picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Top last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Top on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Top?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Top.
How does China Top compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
China Top most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has China Top's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Top have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Top means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Top inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Top is inspected around three times per year on average.
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