Golden China
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Golden China, the earliest from 2022. Golden China was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed purple container with cracks stored above three compartment sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around receptacle at rear of establishment.
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat sauce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs and raw beef stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
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. Observed all food handler training certificates through Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled catch plate inside ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple containers of cooked chicken with no date markings. Person in charge date marked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on wire rack near walk-in cooler. Person in charge labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle used to scoop raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks by bag-in-box sodas near freezer units.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on flip top cooler on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed grease build up on ground around shared grease receptacles.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled good filters above wok station. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed ineffective self-closing device on rear kitchen exit door. Door has chain that is loose and provides no tension to pull door closed.
35B-03-4
43
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On dry storage rack near back door, bottle of medicine on rack above chicken batter. Operator removed medicine from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one can of hoisin sauce dented at seam. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 400+ppm. Manager remade 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser was not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the mop sink by back door of establishment, ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator unable to find last inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter above wok station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of establishment not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under wok station in kitchen, floor has build up.
36-73-4
43
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, pan of raw shrimp stored over container of cut cabbage.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At fry station, chicken (119F - Hot Holding); operator reheated, chicken (187F - Hot Holding). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in back kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At dining area soda dispenser, ice chute has black mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom door propped open. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, employee pizza on top shelf over produce. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up reach-in freezer at cook line, torn. Lower prep table shelves have rusting.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In walk-in cooler, one plastic container cracked, edge chipped. In kitchen area, bulk flour container cracked.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk potato starch container, scoop handle touching product.
10-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In chest freezer, cardboard boxes reused for egg rolls. On upper shelf at triple sinks, plastic jugs cut for scoops. At cook line, wood utensil for cooking battered chicken is hand made by operator.
25-32-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at prep next to smoker leaking. Operator repaired faucet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel on top of reach-in cooler across from fry station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on lower prep shelf not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top reach-in cooler at cook line, noodles (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); dumplings (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in cooler 30 minutes prior. Operator calibrated thermometer and adjusted thermostat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom door propped open. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. On dry goods storage rack, personal food stored over customers food. Operator moved personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In prep area, employee cutting broccoli directly from case. Operator washed broccoli and spoke with employee about proper procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk containers not labeled. Operator labeled all containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden China on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden China?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden China.
How does Golden China compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Golden China most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Golden China's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golden China have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden China 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 Golden China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden China is inspected around three times per year on average.
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