Xin Da Chinese Restaurant

2186 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Xin Da Chinese Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Melbourne restaurant, which scores around 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator hung sprayer. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen a few tiles are in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Womens bathroom door
32-17-4
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chicken tumbler has some left over flour build up. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. To go containers stored in womens bathroom. Operator removed items from bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
74
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat egg rolls in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on roll top coolers on cookline
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have some grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On shelves in walk in cooler
14-05-4
74
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp and pork not date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
90
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and shrimp In walk in cooler no date mark **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line non food-contact shelves and food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
21-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled sugar container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
70
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xin Da Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xin Da Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xin Da Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Xin Da Chinese Restaurant.

How does Xin Da Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Xin Da Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Xin Da Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Xin Da 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 Xin Da 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 Xin Da Chinese Restaurant inspected?

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