China Yan
Last inspected: Mar 21, 2026
58
Score
China Yan has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 21 violations lately compared to roughly 11 violations before.
“Stored food not covered” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 70, which China Yan's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. As per manager bowl is used to measure sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cups above reach in cooler next to fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in all coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers throughout establishment.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed old containers of soy sauce and bouillon used for rice and other condiments. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed bags wet wiping cloth stored at cook line. Coach manager. Manager coached employee and place wiping cloths in the sanitizer solution. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-21: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
58
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring rolls (78F - Hot Holding) at cook line. As per cook for less than 2 hours. Manager placed product in reach in cooler. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (48F - Cold Holding); spicy honey chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cream chee rolls (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per operator for more than 16 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (48F - Cold Holding); spicy honey chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cream chee rolls (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near cook line. As per operator for more than 16 hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed multiple food employee using the same gloves to touch raw and cook food. No gloves changed. Coach all employees together. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Observed bottle of Miralex stored with sweet and sour sauce at prep table kitchen entrance. **Warning**
41-22-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiped face and then proceeded to stir rice. Coach employee. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to drain cook noodles. No handwash. Coach employee on proper handwashing procedures.**Warning**** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee left the kitchen then come back to touch clean plates. Coach manager and manager coached employee about washing hands when coming from out doors. **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer interior soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at kitchen entrance block with chair and trash can. Observed handwash sink near triple sink block with step stepper and trash can. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. As per manager bowl is used to measure sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cups above reach in cooler next to fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from metal container at cook line. Coach manager. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of barbecue sauce store on floor in front of walk in cooler. Observed bag of onions stored on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in all coolers soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers throughout establishment.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed old containers of soy sauce and bouillon used for rice and other condiments. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cook pork not cover at reach in cooler near cook line. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over cook pork at reach in cooler near walk in cooler. Coach operator. Operator started fixing products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed bags wet wiping cloth stored at cook line. Coach manager. Manager coached employee and place wiping cloths in the sanitizer solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt, msg, sugar at cook line. No label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee sneeze and continue work on cook libel inspector stepped in with operator and spoke to associate; employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose attachment with no breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling raw pork, then went to wash container with same gloved hands. Inspector stepped in with operator; coached everyone on proper techniques for handwashing. Employee got rid of gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler; raw chicken over raw beef, pork and shrimp.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in walk in freezer; raw chicken over raw shrimp.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed container washed and rinsed; sanitizer step was skipped. Inspector had operator place items back in triple sink to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves at dry food storage. Observed soiled knife magnets.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge, spray bottle and wiping cloth stored on hand sink at front counter. Operator removed items. Observed bucket of water inside of hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed.. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit; chlorine sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brush on knife magnet in dry storage area.
14-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and personal bags stored above oil and clean utensils in back corner of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of multiple equipment soiled. Observed gaskets in all coolers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers throughout establishment.
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed old containers of soy sauce and bouillon used for rice and other condiments.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer next to hand sink; uncovered fries and eggrolls. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in bucket; not in use.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed next to triple single; salt with no label.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls and cups used as scoops inside rice bins. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of microwaves soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cups above reach in cooler next to fryer. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
11
Feb 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Dec 5, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container unlabeled. Observed flour container with no label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed flour container with no label **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed msg container unlabeled. **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
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 cooked rice, cooked ribs, cooked shrimp, cooked pork and cooked egg rolls inside the walk in cooler, reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed cooked rice, cooked ribs, cooked shrimp, cooked pork and cooked egg rolls inside the walk in cooler, reach in cooler and reach in freezer **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed cooked ribs, cooked shrimp, cooked pork and cooked egg rolls inside the walk in freezer, reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw pork stored on floor. Also observed two buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in back of kitchen. Also observed Soy Sauce stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also observed box of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed bucket of raw pork stored on floor. Also observed two buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in back of kitchen. Also observed Soy Sauce stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also observed box of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed 2 buckets with fish and food stored on floor of the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between three compartment sink, hand wash sink and preparation tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed knife stored between equipment **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed knife stored between equipment **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribs uncovered in reach in cooler. Also observed multiple food not covered inside the reach in freezer and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed ribs uncovered in reach in cooler. Also observed multiple food not covered inside the reach in freezer and walk in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed egg rolls inside the reach in cooler at the front line not covered. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
58
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling in dining area. Observed 1 live roach near bathroom. Also observed 9 live roaches crawling on the rice container and plastic oil container stored in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed 5 live roaches crawling by rice bags stored in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ladder and chair blocking handwashing sink near front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed ladder and chair blocking handwashing sink near front counter **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored in hand wash sink at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed sponge stored in hand wash sink at front counter **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink near exit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed at handwashing sink near exit door **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed sugar container unlabeled. Observed flour container with no label. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed flour container with no label **Time Extended**
02D-02-4
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 cooked rice, cooked ribs, cooked shrimp, cooked pork and cooked egg rolls inside the walk in cooler, reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed cooked rice, cooked ribs, cooked shrimp, cooked pork and cooked egg rolls inside the walk in cooler, reach in cooler and reach in freezer **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense rice. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two missing ceiling tiles above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed two missing ceiling tiles above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired 10/01/23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted expired 10/01/23. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee thermos above preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed multiple employee thermos above preparation table. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and beverage stored on preparation table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed employee beverage stored on preparation table in kitchen. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of raw pork stored on floor. Also observed two buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in back of kitchen. Also observed Soy Sauce stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also observed box of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed bucket of raw pork stored on floor. Also observed two buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in back of kitchen. Also observed Soy Sauce stored on floor in walk in freezer. Also observed box of meat stored on floor of walk in freezer **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between three compartment sink, hand wash sink and preparation tables. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed knife stored between equipment **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Time Extended**
21-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink near exit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed at handwashing sink near exit door **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from stove. Also observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ribs uncovered in reach in cooler. Also observed multiple food not covered inside the reach in freezer and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: Observed ribs uncovered in reach in cooler. Also observed multiple food not covered inside the reach in freezer and walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
27
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
9
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
23
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator pork was cooked a few days ago, and the chicken before 11:00 am. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Observed pork (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (52 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator pork was cooked a few days ago, and the chicken before 11:00 am.. Repeat violation. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator pork was cooked a few days ago, and the chicken before 11:00 am. Stop sale was issue. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed Observed pork (52 F - Cold Holding); chicken (52 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator pork and chicken we're placed before 11:00 am.. Repeat violation. **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 a pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator discarded it because it was out of temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed a pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Repeat violation **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most of the food inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed most of the food inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled. Reach in freezer by the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed reach in freezer interior soiled. Reach in freezer by the front counter. **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. Repeat violation. **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with pork stored on the walk in cooler., also observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer, and soy sauce stored on the floor of the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer**repeat violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
52
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator pork was cooked a few days ago, and the chicken before 11:00 am. Stop sale was issue. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pork (50 F - Cold Holding); chicken (49 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator pork was cooked a few days ago, and the chicken before 11:00 am. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a live roach on the floor of the kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside the reach in cooler in supermarket bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a pork inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator discarded it because it was out of temperature. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
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. Employee reporting agreement was provided . **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired 10,2022. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed a employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation area. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed a broken container lid broken in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with pork stored on the walk in cooler., also observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer, and soy sauce stored on the floor of the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored between preparation tables. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled. Reach in freezer by the front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed most of the food inside the reach in cooler and reach in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic containers with corn starch not labeled. **Warning**
02D-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. Observed a metal cup used as scoop touching the food. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup inside the corn starch used as scoop. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
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Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed containers lid soiled at walk in cooler. And flour containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shells eggs stored over raw pork at walk-in cooler. Operator started to relocate the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (50 F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager for less than one hour. And cooked beef (60 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers and sponges inside of hand wash sink located front counter. The containers and sponges were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked pork, cooked chicken, wonton, etc. not properly date marked at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand wash sink faucet located next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind mop sink and under three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawed under preparation table at ambient temperature. Operator moved the shrimps to the three compartment sink under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork in containers and cooked chicken not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed one knife and one spatula stored between reach in coolers and preparation table. Operator removed the utensil to the three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a rice cooker next to (touching) the hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with raw chicken wings stored on the floor at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed under cook equipments and under three compartment sink.
36-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show damage above walk-in freezer, walk in cooler and above three compartment sink and next to hood.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Yan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Yan on file is from Mar 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Yan?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at China Yan.
How does China Yan compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
China Yan most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has China Yan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Yan have averaged around 21 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Yan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Yan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Yan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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