Chinatown
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
61
Score
Chinatown has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Spring Hill average 84, so Chinatown trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk-in cooler and the fan in the reach-in soda cabinet at the front counter are soiled with a mold-like substance. Hood filters soiled with grease.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A box of frying oil by the cook line is on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. The area under the fryer baskets is coated with grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Several containers for the sugar and flour have a bowl without a handle.
14-01-5
61
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. Three cutting boards above the three-compartment sink have a mold-like substance. The cutting board across from the cook also has a mold-like substance and grooves.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 boxes in front of the hand sink and a box of food inside the hand sink across from the fryers. Operator moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap was provided at either handwashing sink. The operator placed hand soap at both hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed no handle containers and replaced with handle containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. Three containers of Totole chicken-flavored soup base were found in the dry storage area and on the cook line. The ingredient 'glutamate' is listed on the container, indicating the presence of MSG, which is used in various food items. The menu advertises that MSG is not used. **Admin Complaint**
52-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk-in cooler, there was a box of chicken and broccoli on the floor. In the walk-in freezer, there was a box of potatoes, carrots, and shrimp on the floor. The operator moved the food boxes. However, buckets of sauce were still on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. Operator posted poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris and mold-like substance. The hand sink across from the fryers has food debris on it. Both reach-in coolers in the kitchen contain a mold-like substance inside. The reach-in cooler at the front counter also contains a mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal strainer on the cook line. Operator discarded metal strainer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverage was in the reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
35
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink off cook line across from fryers. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink blocked with items stored in sink. Handwash sink across from fryer areas off cook line blocked with boxes. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting celery without washing celery before cutting. Discussed proper procedure with operator and employee.
08B-39-4
58
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over containers of cream cheese and krab mix. Employee moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed lettuce. Employee moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic to go bags used to store raw pork in contact with the food in the walk-in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed newspaper used as lining for fried chicken in bottom of container. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the front of the kitchen next to the two door horizontal reach-in cooler by front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowls used as scoops in multiple products in coolers and in dry storage bins. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler and boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fork like utensil store in container of water that was at 74F on shelf underneath rice cooker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed scoop used out of a single-use carton cut in half. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go boxes in cardboard box stored on the floor in front service area.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sheet pan of raw chicken thawing at room temperature next to three compartment sink. Chicken was still frozen to the touch. Employee moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of dry goods like sugar and flour removed from original containers and put in clear plastic bins in dry storage without a label.
02D-01-5
33
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Washed, cur broccoli put back into box, asked operator to move to tub **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed and rinsed insert of rice cooker but did not sanitize. Used translator to explain to operator. Operator took insert out to sanitize **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in wic
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter in kitchen- cooked chicken (62F - Cold Holding); lo mein (48F - Cold Holding) , moved to cooler. Discussed cooling and cold holding with owner **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes in front of sink at front counter and cooked chicken on top of sink Towel rinsed in hand wash sink in kitchen Discussed with operator, hand wash sink is for washing hands only **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by front counter . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water by steam table 78F, operator dumped out water and will wash scoop every 4 hours Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen 2 buckets of sauce, moved to tray Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler, used translated to explain that food must be 6 inches off the floor . **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut in half used for scoop, operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer by fryer, door by handle Fan guard covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinatown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinatown on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinatown?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chinatown.
How does Chinatown compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Chinatown most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Chinatown's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chinatown have averaged around eight 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 two times per year on average.
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