Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA CAFE

1545 BRANAN FIELD RD STE 11 · MIDDLEBURG · Clay County · FL 32068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3391740
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8502446
DBPR license2001182

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 45F and steak at 47F in flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator states was taken out of refrigeration for approximately one hour during busy period. Operator moved to freezer. Temperature taken 20 minutes later: chicken 38F and steak 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler in kitchen and at prep table have black staining. Can opener has food debris on blade. Owner removed to three compartment sink for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee ball cap hanging on corner of speed rack with clean sheet pans and dishes near three compartment sink. Owner moved ball cap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Interior top of microwave near front counter is melted/in disrepair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Owner states has new microwave purchased and will install. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board at prep table. Owner removed and placed in sanitizer bucket. Sanitizer bucket stored on the floor next to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of melting unit by front counter has build up of debris.

#5Basic14-17-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.