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CHINA CHEN LAKELAND INC

2614 US HWY 92 E · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3370275
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8389535
DBPR license6307311

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate2 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 2

#3High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken pieces and egg rolls in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean knives stored between equipment and wall. Knives being store between 3-compartment and unused dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several cases of Food being stored under shelving in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.