CHEN'S DUCK AND DUMPLINGS
5125 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33813
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 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over containers of soy sauce. Inside the walk in cooler. The soy sauce was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line wok station. The product was reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck 123F front counter dumpling station. The manager increased the temperature settings on the holding cabinet. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a black utility cart. In front of the walk in cooler. The cart was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
31B-03-4Intermediate – Unable to dispense soap provided at handwash sink. The soap was replaced with a hand soap. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of noodles on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The noodles was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:50 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.