P F Chang's China Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
35
Score
P F Chang's China Bistro has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting P F Chang's China Bistro on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter gooey cake made with eggs, crab Rangoons (54F-55F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Operator stated employees left door open when stocking prior to the large catering order. Operator removed TCS foods to walk-in-cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed pan of shelled eggs with one cracked egg stored in with other shelled eggs. Operator discarded egg. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of commercially processed half and half in bar area not labeled. Bartender stated container was opened over the weekend. Employee labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed Ice chute in large ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towels at hand wash sink in ware washing area unable to dispense. Operator readjusted paper towels and paper towels able to dispense. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator voluntarily discarded chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer at end of cook line and front service line. Also, gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed one filter in hood area above wok station on cook line in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal belongings stored on shelf next to glasses in bar area and on shelf next to plates on front service line. Operator removed cell phones from both locations to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
35
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect in dry food storage area and one flying insect observed in kitchen area near walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored on shelf next to dry rice sticks. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Operator only able to provide expired proof of employee food safety training certificates. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple clean bowls stored in dry storage not protected or inverted. Also, bowls on cook line before opening not inverted during storage.
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen and dish area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin on front service line across from hand wash sink soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, interior doors of large ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose Bibb in ware washing area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wash hands then dry hands on soiled apron. **Repeat Violation**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator stated machine is dual dishwashing machine but it currently is using chemical. Tested chemical at 0ppm and water temp at 128F. Operator called Ecolab to have it serviced. Advised to sanitize in triple sink until machine able to dispense sanitizer properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs (51F - Cold Holding) Observed ribs stored in double pan on cold bar. Operator removed 2nd pan. Retemped at end of inspection. Ribs at 42-43F. Also, cut tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) in top of reach in cooler on cookline. Operator stated tomatoes placed in cooler this morning. Operator voluntarily discarded cut tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect near mop sink. Also, observed one flying insect in ware washing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dents along seams of 2 cans Hoisin Sauce and mushroom soy sauce. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on service line and mop sinks. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on cookline soiled/ stained. Also, blade of lemon wedger on front service line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed empty paper towel dispensers in ware wash area and at dispenser in prep area. Employee replenished paper towels at both dispensers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in containers located in dry storage/rice storage area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on single door cooler behind salad/app line.
14-11-5
27
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of hoisin sauce on can rack in prep area dented and crimped along top rim of can. Stop Sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable green Cutting board in prep are soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute of large ice machine slightly soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in mop sink area. Operator labeled spray bottle of cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in prep area and next to triple sink unable to properly air dry
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cookline and front serice line. Operator emptied buckets and remade sanitizer solution and retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter installed at mop sink without a back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. Chef placed back flow device on non chemical side of splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on reach in cooler on service line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at meat cutting area. Chef removed towel and educated employee on what to use. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
67
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee using dump sink to wash hands with no soap. Reviewed with manager on where to wash hands properly. Manager agreed and will review with employee. Manager reviewed proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee preparing pork wontons with bare hands. Employee washed hands and placed gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
09-17-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle on cook line at entrance of cook line with unknown substance without a label. Manager removed and discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed Main ice machine to be soiled along side and back of unit. Manager stated it was cleaned on Sunday.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents to be soiled at entrance to cook line. Manager stated they were on order. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on cook line and kitchen to be deeply grooved. Manager stated he placed order for the new cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of cooking oil stored on floor in dry food storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee use bare hand to move ready to eat egg from top of pan located on cook line. Observed employee preparing pork wontons without gloves.
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in food dry storage area. Observed one flying insect in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch head and proceeded to place gloves on without washing hands.
12A-10-4
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. Observed some employees food training to be expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in door gasket to be soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed pan of sushi rice stored in stand alone cooler stored at the end of cook line to have a white cloth on top of rice. Manager voluntarily removed and discarded rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-05-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in food dry storage area to have missing ceiling tile. Manager stated they have a work order on it. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes stored on clean drying rack located in ware washing area.
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was P F Chang's China Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at P F Chang's China Bistro on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at P F Chang's China Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at P F Chang's China Bistro.
How does P F Chang's China Bistro compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
P F Chang's China Bistro most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has P F Chang's China Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at P F Chang's China Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at P F Chang's China Bistro 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 P F Chang's China Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, P F Chang's China Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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