China 99
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at China 99 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting China 99 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle next to single service spoon. Front line. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for this location due to expired food manager certification.
53A-02-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food certification expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in rear Hand Wash Sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered foods in walk in cooler . Cut vegetables. **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
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
43
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer by uncovered Single Service spoons at front line. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 49°. Cooked beef 49° . Cooked pork 48°. Krab 48° : Make table cooler. Per Person In Charge , items placed about 11 am. Items Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear kitchen Hand wash sink blocked by equipment.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large bucket in rear Hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food prep employee eating at prep line. Manager intervened. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag carrots in floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered cut vegetables in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at ear Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic jug as scoop. Discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered egg rolls top shelf of walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
74
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Garlic in oil at : cookline not time marked. Per Person In Charge placed at about 1:30. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. Person In Charge found strips at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door left open. Closed by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
67
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food prep employee returned from outside and did not wash hands before touching food prep equipment. Manager intervened.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cut beef over prepped broccoli in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink/ prep area blocked by multiple food containers in sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink by walk in cooler with multiple utensils stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of vegetables on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
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 - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. To-go containers reused. Explained to manager.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut , prepped vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
41
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 47°. Raw beef 47°. Raw pork 46°. Krab 45° Items iced down. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Food prep employee handles boxes of raw chicken then engaged in food prep activity without washing hands **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple utensils and food containers in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. All cooler handles extremely sticky. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic gallon container used as scoop. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tubs of prepped vegetables on floor. Walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between equipment at prep table. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavily soiled Hand Wash Sink handles.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China 99 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China 99 on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China 99?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China 99.
How does China 99 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
China 99 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has China 99's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China 99 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China 99 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China 99 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China 99 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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