Lucky China
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Lucky China has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Winter Park average 83, so Lucky China trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used in Shelves at walk in freezer
14-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At fryer station and prep station. Operator removed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Cellphone on shelf at cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice around door frame in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled with grease
23-03-4
82
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of bamboo shoots
01B-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Raw meat stored on garbage bag in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over cooked chicken in walk in freezer . Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in freezer.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and beef stored over cooked noodles in reach in cooler across from woks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls kept in make table for two hours with temperature of 48F, tempura chicken kept in make table for two hours with temperature of 48F, cabbage kept in cook line for 25 minutes with temperature of 66F. Ask manager to place items in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per owner wings and general tos chicken were placed in time at 11:30 am **Corrected On-Site**
03F-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.Provided operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach use in facility has lavender scent. Operator purchased the right bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Soy sauce and chicken broth stored on floor by walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink stored on prep table next to make table in cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Owner preparing orders while wearing a watch and employee wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
29
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Over the make cooler
41-07-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator is using a drill and paint mixer to mix sauces , this equipment is not food grade
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp stored over wonton wrappers, Shrimp stored under raw eggs Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 70° , battered chicken 56° items are sitting on the counter out of refrigeration. Operator placed on time
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled -exterior of the ingredients bin -racks in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -freezer door catching at the bottom
14-11-5
50
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw beef at reach in cooler. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk in cooler Printed operator food storage hand out in Mandarin
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork stored in grocery bag at walk in cooler
14-31-5
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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement in Mandarin and observed operator signing handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance in spray bottle not labeled in storage room
41-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid covering flour
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall where pipe is going through
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife and knife sharpener stored in between make table and prep table **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at both hand washing sinks.Printed operator hand washing sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At dry storage area and in storage room
36-27-5
43
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
55
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Shell eggs and vegetables stored in non food grade plastic containers
14-15-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Wontons in walk freezer cover by white trash bag
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Silver scrubber in hand washing sink at front line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Batter mix,cooking oil and bag of onions stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and cup with straw stored on prep table next to bus tub with raw chicken **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour has bowl instead of scoop
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cooks line on cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in storage room
36-27-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in direct contact with rice
10-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on stove partition
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky China on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky China?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lucky China.
How does Lucky China compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Lucky China most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Lucky China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucky China have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lucky China 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 Lucky China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky China is inspected around three times per year on average.
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