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CHINA KITCHEN

4251 NW FEDERAL HWY · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3327121
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346378
DBPR license5301377

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#6High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods stored in grocery bags in walk-in freezer **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over raw beef on rack in walk-in freezer, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach crawled out of hot and sour soup onto ladle, operator killed and discarded soup **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -observed 1 live roach crawl out of uncovered container of hot and sour soup. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 67F, per operator stored on prep table less than 30 minutes, employee moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken, per operator in walk-in cooler since yesterday morning, operator marked date **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in flour container, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee coffee mug stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on the floor in dry storage area -bins of cooked chicken stored on the floor in walk-in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour containers lacking labels **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.