China Palace Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at China Palace Chinese Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Kissimmee restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat foods. Top shelf. Walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked items in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice in sink by triple sink Educated **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Has test strips for quaternary. Uses chlorine. Operator took picture of correct strips
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour and rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Single board
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine not working. Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw carrots walk in cooler Several boxes walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour Cooked pork walk in cooler Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
35
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs in walk in cooler top shelf over buckets of sauces **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out on cookline garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) per operator for 3 hours. Put in freezer to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board make line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need chlorine test strips, operator has quaternary test kit
16-32-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided operator with a copy
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing in facility is date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in flour and rice Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles have water damage
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 displayed
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine front counter not working
14-11-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Entrance to kitchen **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink kitchen Vents in hood Outside of equipment in kitchen Fan covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
26
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - 101 bleach observed in establishment. Manager sent employee to Publix for correct bleach. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-48-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over bean sprouts **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk sugar - bulk rice **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles in food prep area.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - tongs on oven door handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - at entrance to kitchen
38-07-4
58
Dec 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of water chestnuts. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shredded carrots stored in thank you bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used to wet egg rolls. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
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.
53B-13-5
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. Printed for operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking spoon in hand wash sink next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Printed for operator
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in ice bin. Operator emptied ice, cleaned and sanitized bin. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils in container of standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves and and fan cover.
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Palace Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Palace Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Palace Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Palace Chinese Restaurant.
How does China Palace Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
China Palace Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has China Palace Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Palace Chinese Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Palace 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 Palace Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Palace Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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