CHINA PALACE
3015 SW PINEISLAND RD #103 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33991
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 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 chicken wings (52F – Cold Holding); egg rolls (46F – Cold Holding); spare ribs (46F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The manager moved all items into walk-in cooler. The manager stated the egg rolls and spare ribs was prepared today. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked by tape and spoons. The operator removed the tape and spoons from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed health reporting form to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 5
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier ambient temperature 50F.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:47 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.