Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ACE CHINA

1122 E WADE ST · TRENTON · Gilchrist County · FL 32693

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3715606
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13754099
DBPR license3100126

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf above single-use trays and above refrigerated make-table containing food at cookline. The manager removed the pill bottle from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1. Two flies flying in kitchen at cookline. 2. One fly flying in dry storage room. 3. One fly crawling on pipe below handwash sink near three-compartment sink. 4. One fly crawling on floor in center of kitchen.

#13High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Pan of raw chicken stored above box of broccoli inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. The manager moved the raw chicken to a lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty box sitting on top of handwash sink at cookline. An employee removed the box from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact surface. Cardboard used to store in-use tongs at cookline. The manager discarded the cardboard and replaced the tongs during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on handles of several food bins throughout kitchen.

#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of rice bin at cookline cracked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Cardboard used to store in-use tongs at cookline. The manager discarded the cardboard and replaced the tongs during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind restaurant. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of rice bin at cookline heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. 2. Handles, front, and gaskets of reach-in cooler at cookline heavily soiled with grease.

#8Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Standing water in mop sink. Inspector ran water at each other sink and all other drains appear to be draining properly.

#9Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wire shelving on walls throughout kitchen soiled with grease.

#10Basic08B-62-4

Basic – Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked ice machine in lobby area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.