Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CHINA KITCHEN

11198 SPRING HILL DR · SPRING HILL · Hernando County · FL 34609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3680855
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13574125
DBPR license3700973

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pea/carrot mixture 49F sitting on counter Operator states vegetables were just taken out of the cooler and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in coolers on cooks line soiled.

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. By three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink next to three compartment sink has water shut off – operator tuned on. Hand sink in front counter area hot water is 75F

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tile

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and air pods on prep table next to broccoli on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of soil on the outside of flour containers. Build up of soil on multiple prep tables and on the outside of cooking equipment. Build up of soil in sauce area on cooks line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet on hand sink dripping when water is turned off.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.