CHINA CAFE
165 BLACKFORD WAY · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wontons in freezer. Person in charge rearranged so that chicken is on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler; wontons and cooked pork not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. Employee training expired in January. **Warning**
Basic 4
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has grease under cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil on floor in kitchen.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer by back door. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing at room temperature. Person in charge placed beef in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:45 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.