Chinatown
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Chinatown has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Chinatown was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used under chicken egg rolls on buffet line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-86-1
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (99F - Hot Holding). Under oven on shelf of cook line. Manager stated used during day as needed. Less than 4 hours on the line. Moved to another unit to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water on sink next to cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
29-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice. Manager educated staff. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Stood up sc. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink next to walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
58
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Wastewater backed up ion floor drains in back kitchen area. No use of triple sink or hand sink. **Admin Complaint**
28-26-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hydrated cooked peppers and oil (70F - Cold Holding); garlic and oil . On line less than 4 hours. Advise to put on time control. **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. chicken (112F - Hot Holding). Held at fryer less than 4 hours. Advise to add to time control. Reheated chicken 181F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Gray water backing up through floor drain. Under repair, unable to unclog.
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Gray water backing up through floor drain. Plumber unable to fix problem. No use of triple sink or hand sink. **Admin Complaint**
16-22-4
Basic - /handle broken at plumbing fixture on cook line.
29-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Holding the vents together in walk-in cooler.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on front service counter next to rice pot. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface.
29-03-4
43
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jan 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can, next to 3CS **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table. Operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottled water on shelf above make table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. RIC door fell off while opening. Top shelf in RIC fallen and propped
14-11-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. HWS next to warewashing sink Cold water faucet stripped and not turning on
29-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice and condiments under and next to hand sink in back of kitchen.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sherry vinegar, cases in walki in cooler and walk in freezer.under shelving
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven under stove soiled with black debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven, top of RIC, bulk containers
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chicken in reused raw chicken box, cut cabbage in reused raw chicken box **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop bucket
42-01-4
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 sugar and rice container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Lining soy sauce under HWS in back of kitchen
14-45-4
41
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tongs In chicken at make table with dried matter. Manager replaced tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided form and manager printed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager secured co2 tank at entrance to counter. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Beige boards. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunch and cell phones on rack with clean dishes . Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Staff replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Large container in rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water at triple sink. Manager turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Onion and ginger over cooked chicken in reach in cooked on cook line. Manager moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. krab (71F - Cold Holding) operator states out less then 2 hours, placed in walk-in cooler to chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near walk-in cooler, hand truck blocking. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles, cases of chicken, oil in kitchen. Operator will move **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Tested at 25ppm chlorine, operator added bleach, retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator states out less then 2 hours, placed in freezer for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy in kitchen. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinatown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinatown on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinatown?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chinatown.
How does Chinatown compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Chinatown most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Chinatown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chinatown have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chinatown 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 Chinatown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chinatown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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