Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHINA CHEF RESTAURANT

4042 N GOLDENROD RD · WINTER PARK · Orange County · FL 32792

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3568158
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10715754
DBPR license5803746

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 13, 2025 1:53 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 14, 2025 11:59 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#19High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches at cook line floor 2 live roaches at sticky trap behind microwave 1 live roach on clean plate 2 live roaches at sticky trap at prep station Total: 7 live roaches **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#20High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken, pork, cut cabbage, beef, shrimp between 50-55F per operator at cooler from last night **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken, pork, cut cabbage, beef, shrimp between 50-55F per operator at cooler from last night **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#22Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at cook line hand wash sink **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53B-05-5

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**

Warning

Basic 18

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside soy sauce **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches Sticky trap at cook line 6 dead roaches sticky trap at prep station 4 dead roaches sticky trap behind microwave 4 dead roaches on cook line floor 3 dead roaches sticky trap to-go container shelf Total: 22 dead roaches **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in cooler internal temperature 50-55F Multiple gaskets torn in coolers **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris behind fryers, cook line, prep station and dish area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions next to walk in cooler Soy sauce next to cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by server station **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At cook line **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave soiled with food debris **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in cooler, server station reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers at cook line **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Clams thawing at room temperature **Warning**

Warning
#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled behind cook line equipment **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.