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CHINA FIRST

400 SE CAPITAL CIR STE 24 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 323013802

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3486946
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8838963
DBPR license4702454

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of oyster flavored sauce.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches on floor in front of fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding in walk in cooler less than 4 hours: Pork 45F Chicken 45F Beef 44F Noodles 47F. Operator placed food items inside freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items hot holding: Sweet and sour chicken 114F and Fried white fish 105F. Operator started to reheat food items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in handwashing sink next to oven.

Basic 6

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not sanitizing dishes properly. 0ppm. Informed operator to set up three compartment sink until machine is fixed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of back door.

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in front of fryers.

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair next to oven.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves holding soda boxed soiled with grease, and food debris. Observed reach in cooler in front of fryers gaskets soiled with food debris.

#6Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floors behind fryers and oven soiled with grease and food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

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