CHINA 88 FOOD INC
4217 NW 16 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cooking food had hand on hip/shirt then when both hands were needed he touched the clean utensil handles without first washing hands.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table stained. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 bowls in Handwash sink by back door, operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Handwash sink by back door, operator placed new roll at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle under Three compartment sink with red/purple liquid no label.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The hot water handle does not work at Handwash sink at front counter.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups no handles inside bulk sugar and corn starch located in back storage area, operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. On the backside above walk in cooler.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 drinks on shelf above reach in cooler in cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Markers and books on table above container of crisps in front storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler shelving the finish is coming off exposing rust. Cutting board on prep table with cut marks/grooved.
12B-06-4Basic – Evidence of employee eating in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Empty plate of food and utensils on table above canned beverages in storage area.
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under shelf by Three compartment sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk containers. Reach in cooler gasket soiled behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from wok station. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing at room temperature, operator placed item in sink with cold water running on it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.