Little China
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Little China eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at rear Hand Wash Sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee jackets , hats on packaged foods in storage area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut broccoli stored in milk crate. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service food containers on floor in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped foods uncovered foods in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. Cooked chicken. Prepped vegetables . multiple.
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken nuggets 55°. Egg rolls 50°. White reach in cooler by frontline. Items placed about 11 am. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Sauce pan In Rear Hand Wash Sink.
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sinks and restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at rear Hand Wash Sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cooler not holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods to 41° or blow. Cooked chicken nuggets 55°. Egg rolls 50°. White reach in cooler by frontline. Items placed about 11 am. Moved by manager.
14-74-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service food containers on floor. Dry goods.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped vegetables , meats, sauce , in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
21-12-4
39
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. cut meats , vegetables. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled food containers. Mixing bowl left out .
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service food containers on floor. Dry goods.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
35
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers used to store foods. Prepped meats. Vegetables. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for rinsing wet wipe towel. Plastic container stored in rear Hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at rear Hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed )
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled exterior of equipment: microwave, rice cooker. Counters and shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered foods in walk in cooler. Sauces. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen meats thawing at room temperature. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. "Sterilite" style/brand non food grade containers used for food storage. direct contact with food. multiple.
14-15-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple containers and utensils rear Hand Wash Sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at rear Hand Wash Sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Customer restroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved, black , cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in kitchen near grease trap.
36-64-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut broccoli stored in reused raw chicken box. Operator washed cut broccoli and placed in food container for immediate cooking. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered bag of flour under Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
39
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with black like substance build up. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at rear Hand Wash Sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed ) **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep table with rusty, worn shelf . Kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service plates on floor in storage.
25-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little China on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little China?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Little China.
How does Little China compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Little China most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Little China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little China have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little China 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 Little China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little China is inspected around two times per year on average.
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