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CHINA HOUSE

27615 US HWY 27 STE 111 · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34748

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3375271
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8448003
DBPR license4502022

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Manager swept floors and then cooked Eggrolls without washing hands. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority22-35-5

High Priority – Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. -Clean dish shelf above three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw beef stored behind cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef scoop stored on top of cooked pork in prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Raw sprouts 60f, Noodles 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored over raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Blocked by trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Silver double door freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -By mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters. -Exterior of fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Cut vegetables, cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.