China House
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
41
Score
Inspectors have visited China House 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting China House on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over wonton wrapper in walk in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over Napa cabbage in walk in cooler, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in walk in cooler in Togo recycled bags. Manager removed from bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink upfront no soap, manager provided soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork in reach in cooler from freezer no dates tracking system
02C-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups used as a scooper in rice and in soy sauce, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no hat
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in water 73f,
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 door cooler upfront
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on 2 door cooler upfront next to handsink
23-03-4
41
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over crab stickers in walk in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in thank you to go bags in walk in freezer Raw chicken in thank you Togo bags
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple substance in zapp spray bottle, manager labeled cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Both cooks in kitchen no hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Large bag of whole cabbage stored on floor next to walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid broken
33-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper water 98f, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
55
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut jug used as a scooper **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches near walk in freezer door, discarded and cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and earphones stored where egg rolls are being made. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice in water 77f **Warning**
10-07-4
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Both ambient thermometer in both reach in coolers broken - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Has one **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General chicken and sweet and sour chicken, made 2 days ago - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
82
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 50f cooked pork 49f raw beef 48f raw shrimp 48f raw chicken 52f in flip top reach in cooler on line
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Both ambient thermometer in both reach in coolers broken
05-05-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General chicken and sweet and sour chicken, made 2 days ago
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled zap spray bottle, clear substance inside
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager eating lunch on top of front cooler, bagging area
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Soiled Wet cloth under cutting board
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp in room temperature water at triple sink
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in rice used as scooper,
14-01-5
33
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Frontline employee returned to work after using restroom but did not wash hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers used for bulk food storage. Flour. rice. Sugar.
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food prep employee applied peanuts as garnish with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Residual style drill used for mixing foods.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple uncovered prepped foods in walk in cooler. Vegetables ,
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
47
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects near hot water heater and slightly opened rear exit. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed boxes of raw shelled eggs stored above raw beef and chicken in walk in cooler next to prep station. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach near walk in freezer located near triple sink. Operator killed roach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken, raw pork, raw beef (44-46F - Cold Holding); in flip top cooler located across grill station. Operator indicated food items placed there for 1 hour and placed back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed floor cleaner stored next to bin of soy sauce on prep table left of cook station.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board beneath flip top coolers across from cooking station is soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing bowls inside hand wash sink located behind cashier counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink located left of grilling station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone on prep table located behind cashier counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on walk in freezer next to prep station and walk in freezer across from triple sink are torn. Prep table left of cook station rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors beneath cooking station; triple sink; reach in coolers and prep areas are soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 boxed containers of soy sauce on the floor near cook station. Also, multiple items uncovered in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tongs and mixing utensils stored on rusted pipes above right of triple sink. Observed tongs hanging from handle beneath deep fryer located behind cashiers counter.
10-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent hood over cooking station located right side of service counter is soiled. Gaskets on walk in freezer next to prep station and walk in freezer across from triple sink are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exterior kitchen door not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed blue plastic chicken bag wrapping being reused to cover food items inside walk in cooler next to prep station.
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in freezer next to prep station and walk in freezer across from triple sink are rust outed.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind/over cooking station; triple sink; reach in coolers and prep areas are soiled.
36-27-5
21
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 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 Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China House on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China House?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China House.
How does China House compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
China House most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has China House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China House have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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