Palacio Chino
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Palacio Chino, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Palacio Chino is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in container with cut onions at reach in cooler on cooks line.Operator moved bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By exit door at back of kitchen
36-27-5
82
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sweet and sour sauce at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken,pork,egg rolls temping between 50F-52F per operator items were in reach in cooler less than2 hours. Operator moved to walk in and reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small thick white cutting board across from at prep area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser in clear spray bottle under hand washing sink by triple sink
41-17-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler across from fryers on cooks line
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of container at prep area
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor of walk in freezer
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door frame of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line next to pass through window
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Electrical outlet at front counter has grease build up Soap and towel dispenser
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer shelves
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and msg in silver container prep area **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator moved chicken below beef. Observed raw eggs over unwashed vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has white board with times for rice. No written time plan. Provided printed copy and filled out with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease. Per operator, they have a scheduled maintenance for hood cleaning.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked pork, and prepped raw chicken not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator placed lid on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce in containers on floor, at prep area. Operator moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.sanitizing step,3 comp sink not set up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shrimp with ham in the walk in cooler .raw eggs over margarine, cut veggies in the reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 next to seasoning on top of the oven . **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched clothes then while explaining something to me he touched the cooked chicken with his bare hands . Employee touched his hat in the kitchen . **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using his phone in the kitchen **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At both handwashing sinks . **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Prep tables in the kitchen . **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. No marking in the walk in cooler . Ham, beef . **Warning**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside of a bag of flour like substance . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet . **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking in the kitchen , no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave handle broken , chain used to open **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Garlic in a bucket . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Heavily soiled **Warning**
14-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice utensil in standing water 85 degrees . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Oven not in use in the kitchen . **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the kitchen **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
14
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container in sugar bin, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in water temperature of 72F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
82
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser without label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container with water temperature of 78F. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
74
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
41-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - dry storage room
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk-in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
35B-04-4
70
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch, there was a deli container **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the top and bottom of the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palacio Chino last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palacio Chino on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palacio Chino?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Palacio Chino.
How does Palacio Chino compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Palacio Chino most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Palacio Chino's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Palacio Chino have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palacio Chino 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 Palacio Chino inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palacio Chino is inspected around three times per year on average.
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