China Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
41
Score
Inspectors have visited China Kitchen 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor inside walk in cooler/ freezer”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Jensen Beach facility scores 80, putting China Kitchen on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F- cold holding); ; Sitting on prep counter Per operator food not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Advised operator to place food inside cooling unit to quick chill or put on 4 hour time as a public heath control Operator placed time stamps Re emailed operator TPHC document **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over lettuce Observed raw shrimp over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler operator stored foods properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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 touch soiled wiping cloth then proceed to handle clean food equipment at cook line Advised operator of proper hand washing **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork wontons (81F - Hot Holding) fried rice (90F - Hot Holding); sitting on prep counters inside kitchen Per operator food out of temperature for approximately 1 .5 hours Advised operator to bring foods to 165F and maintain 135F for hot holding or put food items on 4 hour time as a public health control (TPHC) Operator placed time stamps Re emailed operator TPHC document Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice cooker stored inside of hand wash sink Cooked removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor inside walk in cooler/ freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed kitchen appliances soiled with grease, food debris
23-03-4
41
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
55
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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.
08A-02-6
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**
03B-01-6
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**
12A-29-4
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**
31A-09-4
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**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken at 80F and egg rolls at 80F on cook line counter; per operator, items left out for 2 hours. Operator put in walk in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cooked mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Operator store items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. ObservedRaw beef in non food grade bag in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice pot with food debris inside hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has no written time control procedures for cooked rice.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Body cream stored over food storage containers in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food items stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
47
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods stored in grocery bags in walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on the floor in dry storage area -bins of cooked chicken stored on the floor in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
82
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 67F, per operator stored on prep table less than 30 minutes, employee moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -observed 1 live roach crawl out of uncovered container of hot and sour soup. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach crawled out of hot and sour soup onto ladle, operator killed and discarded soup **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. -raw chicken over raw beef on rack in walk-in freezer, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods stored in grocery bags in walk-in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken, per operator in walk-in cooler since yesterday morning, operator marked date **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in flour container, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee coffee mug stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on the floor in dry storage area -bins of cooked chicken stored on the floor in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour containers lacking labels **Warning**
02D-01-5
29
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over carrots/walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
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. Raw chicken over raw beef/speed rack /walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken on bottom of speed rack. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-17-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil shortening container/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored oil container back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked rice/by hand wash sink/prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored rice properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked breaded chicken/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chopping knives/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored knives properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
61
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw eggs stored at room temperature for over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw eggs stored at room temperature for over 4 hours. Corrective action taken/operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline/corrective action taken/operator stored knife properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers/cookline/corrective action taken/operator stored oil containers in proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese dumplings/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Kitchen on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor inside walk in cooler/ freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Kitchen.
How does China Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
China Kitchen most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has China Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Kitchen 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 Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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