Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant

23151 Village Shops Way Ste 109, Estero, FL 33928
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Estero facility scores 82, putting Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed Time as Public Health Form but not filled out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The chef had ice machine wiped down during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
74
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black substance on the interior of the ice machine bin, operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at bar handwashing sink. Emailed handwashing hand out **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.observed tongs hanging on the front of the oven door handle, on the cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for rice not stored in water of 135F, observed scoop stored in water of 81F.
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in the interior of the ice machine, operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna on the cook line not removed from package prior to thawing, when labeled.
06-09-1
74
Dec 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant.

How does Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Estero?

Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.

Has Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant 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 Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pjk Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.