China 99 Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
55
Score
China 99 Chinese Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited five times.
China 99 Chinese Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
May 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand Wash Sink blocked by equipment in sink. Moved by manager.
31A-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on floor by mop sink. 3 dead roaches on floor behind rear chest freezer. 2 dead roaches on floor by dry goods. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables In walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
82
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish thawing at room temperature. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Peeled , cut onions stored in soiled cardboard box. Onions washed. Moved to another container. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn cooler gasket. Prep line.
14-36-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Soiled cooler gasket. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in cooked rice container.
14-01-5
61
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees not yet trained.
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cooked /prepped foods I. Walk in cooler. Uncovered rice , flour in kitchen. Covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen seafood thawing in standing water. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 45°. Raw beef. 45°. Cooked shrimp 44° in make table cooler opposite grill. Per Person In Charge , items placed about noon. Moved by manager to another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in rear kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with unwashed produce and ready-to-eat food. Cut broccoli in old box. Walk in cooler. Manager intervened by washing items again. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-29-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered bags of flour and rice in dry goods area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
61
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee handled mop and soiled mop head , then handled clean food bucket without washing hands, then restock clean food bucket on shelf without washing bucket. No Wash , rise , sanitize step. Manager intervened. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled mop and soiled mop head , then handled clean food bucket without washing hands, then restock clean food bucket on shelf without washing bucket. Manager intervened. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink / food preparation sink. Employee rinsed soiled mop head in Three compartment sink. Manager intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
28-07-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training available. ( note : Establishment is on open warning for this repeat violation. Establishment has just received blank training books and plans on completion training soon. Callback date is 9/12 ) **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut gallon jug used as scoop. Operator discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-10-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler equipment. Prep line. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink container in reach in cooler next to restaurant foods. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 99 Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 99 Chinese Restaurant on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China 99 Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China 99 Chinese Restaurant.
How does China 99 Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
China 99 Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has China 99 Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China 99 Chinese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China 99 Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China 99 Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China 99 Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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