Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA PALACE

13540 IMMOKALEE RD STE 101 · NAPLES · Collier County · FL 34120

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3364170
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383430
DBPR license2103531

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 lubricant stored on a shelf under the prep table next to food seasonings, oils and vinegar. Operator moved chemical away from food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to the front counter was blocked by a chair and by a bucket and stainless scrubbie in the basin. Operator moved items from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in a cardboard box lined with newspaper next to the fryer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood vents were soiled with heavy grease build-up which is overflowing onto the wall. Heavy dust and debris build-up on walk-in cooler fan guards and surrounding fan box.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of water used for cooking were stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall next to freezer door had heavy black mold-like build-up.

#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen ribs were thawing at room temperature at the three-compartment sink. Discussed proper emergency-thaw method with Operator who placed in a pan submerged under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 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.