China Sea Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, China Sea Restaurant has 11 inspections in the public record. China Sea Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “required employee training expired for some employees”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Kissimmee average 78, so China Sea Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Feb 26, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
21
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellowish chemical stored in plain spray bottle not labeled at front counter by hand washing sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk in cooler with food that is served to the public **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooking equipment on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar,cornstarch in containers not labeled at dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellowish chemical stored in plain spray bottle not labeled at front counter by hand washing sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk in cooler with food that is served to the public **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooking equipment on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar,cornstarch in containers not labeled at dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
67
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Egg rolls stored in container lined partially with menu Noodles covered with plastic that was originally used to store vegetable in reach in cooler at cooks line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4/1/24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellowish chemical stored in plain spray bottle not labeled at front counter by hand washing sink **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in walk in cooler with food that is served to the public **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in direct contact with sugar,flour and cornstarch **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooking equipment on cooks line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar,cornstarch in containers not labeled at dry storage area **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Dec 15, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ground bean sauce, KOON CHUN, 5 lb can x2
01B-01-4
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. ****Must have proof of employee health acknowledgment by July 1, 2023 ****
11-27-4
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. ****Must have proof of employee health acknowledgment by July 1, 2023***
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and filters heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of cigarettes over 3 bin sink-where rice noodles are soaking.
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle heavily soiled inside and outside..
33-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 79f.
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
47
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler gaskets - walk-in cooler fan cover - walk-in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walk-in cooler walls
36-27-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Sea Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Sea Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Sea Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Sea Restaurant.
How does China Sea Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
China Sea Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has China Sea Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Sea Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Sea 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 Sea Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Sea Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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