CHINA KITCHEN
1715 E OAK ST · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266
Inspection Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Beef 54 Diced onion 54 Cooked shrimp 51 Raw shrimp 61 Raw Chicken 60 on the make table, per owner stated has been there since 11 am this morning, owner placed items in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of breaded chicken and a container of egg rolls in the walk in cooler, per owner stated made Saturday-9/12/26 not date marked, owner date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Observed only employee Q. Yuz 8/3/2026. **Warning**
16-43-4Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Observed test strips expired 4/2026. **Warning**
Basic 8
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles in the dining area with water damage and several ceiling tiles in kitchen with holes and water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board grooved on make table in kitchen. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs on door handles of fryer, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop down in the bag of rice, owner corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease buildup in the microwave on shelf in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Owner closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:28 AM.
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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.