China Wah on
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at China Wah on stretching back to 2022. China Wah on was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Weeki Wachee restaurants, the typical score is 91; China Wah on is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); Frozen Peas and Carrots (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line with standing water at the bottom of the cooler. Operator started to ice products down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Observed Cut Cabbage (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Frozen Peas and Carrots (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (45F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line with standing water at the bottom of the cooler. Operator started to ice products down. Issued stop sale on pork and chicken. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in three compartment sink in bin in cold standing water. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: No thawing at time of callback inspection. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
82
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (49F - Cold Holding); Frozen Peas and Carrots (46F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line with standing water at the bottom of the cooler. Operator started to ice products down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink off cook line blocked by a standing fan and handwash sink in rear of kitchen near freezers blocked by boxes. Operator moved and made handwash sinks accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing water at 88F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in three compartment sink in bin in cold standing water. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
61
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket recheck (Chlorine 100ppm). The operator added more water and then rechecked the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk-in cooler were soiled with a mold-like substance. Both reach-in cooler door gaskets were also soiled with a mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
64
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged tray of raw chicken stored above non commercially packaged tray of raw beef. Discussed with operator who corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside back door and did not wash hands before handling tongs to portion chicken and beef. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged raw beef and raw chicken on metal trays stored above bags of French fries, discussed with operator, operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand wash sink no paper towels provided at start of inspection discussed with operator who replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed with operator and provided big 6 poster via email.
11-07-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with grease/food like buildup discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
23-03-4
50
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Apr 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer- raw chicken over krab, lo mein
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, shell eggs over cut produce **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table next to fryer - egg rolls (66F - Cold Holding), operator moved to reach in cooler fresh garlic in oil (81F - Cold Holding) removed from refrigeration at 11 am, moved to freezer, down to 51F at end of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes and lighter over fry oil on cart by walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
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. Emailed employee health agreement to operator. Has safe staff books with agreement in back
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic tiles in kitchen water damaged **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on shelf over fry oil by walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook, one prep cook, put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor under wok table, operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table, ladles in water 82F, operator dumped water out **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Wood shelves in back of kitchen Walk in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
26
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Shelves on cart near walk in cooler with rice cookers made of unsealed wood. -shelves in dry storage made of unsealed wood - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exterior door has 2"-3" gap at bottom right. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors and walls under and behind equipment soiled -wall near back door has peeling paint -multiple ceiling tiles stained - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple tiles broken or missing throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves over three compartment sink -shelves under prep tables soiled -fan guards in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -All shelves in walk in cooler. - walk in cooler door rusted - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Water chestnuts
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut leafy greens stored in to go bag in walk in cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over washed produce in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items including cooked meats in walk in cooler not dated.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to reach in freezers in kitchen area. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of rice warmers damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soda bottles in dining room area
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Plastic pans on dry dish rack
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk rice bin in kitchen area
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at cook line
05-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10ppm. Operator added bleach to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Walk in cooler shelves Dry storage racks
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked pork in walk in cooler
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area
36-37-5
Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Dented can of water chestnuts stored food uncovered in walk in cooler
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of reach in cooler at front line
12B-07-4
27
Jul 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by walk in cooler blocked by dish. Manager removed dish to make accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-30: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Wah on last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Wah on on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Wah on?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Wah on.
How does China Wah on compare to other restaurants in Weeki Wachee?
China Wah on most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Weeki Wachee average of 91.
Has China Wah on's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Wah on have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Wah on 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 Wah on inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Wah on is inspected around three times per year on average.
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