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CHINA KITCHEN

4251 NW FEDERAL HWY · JENSEN BEACH · Martin County · FL 34957

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3500420
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8883324
DBPR license5301377

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee used cell phone then began handling clean equipment to prepare food at cookline. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken and Raw beef over cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly.

#4High 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 Fried Chicken on prep counter 88F. Per operator, chicken was cooked and held at room temperature for 30 minutes. Operator put in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large cooking pot in hand wash sink at back kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cut Lettuce and fried chicken on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.