Top China
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Top China 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Top China on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
17
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed bag of raw chicken stored on top of bag of raw pork. All food items removed from original commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one cracked shell egg stored on flat in walk-in cooler. Person in charge discarded cracked egg. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed containers of cooked chicken and egg rolls stored next to standing refrigerator on cook line that are held on time as a public health control with time marking to discard at 3:00pm. Food items were at temperatures of 71-74F and not discarded at 3:00pm during inspection. Inspector issued stop sale at 3:05pm. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of cooked beef and container of cooked chicken on prep table in kitchen with temperatures of 68-72F. Person in charge stated food items were removed from cold holding an hour prior during busy time. Person in charge moved food items to reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Cooked beef, cooked chicken (68-72F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed containers of cooked chicken and egg rolls stored next to standing refrigerator on cook line that are held on time as a public health control with time marking to discard at 3:00pm. Food items were at temperatures of 71-74F and not discarded at 3:00pm during inspection. Inspector issued stop sale at 3:05pm. **Warning**
03F-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and a clear container stored in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge removed items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink. Inspector educated employee proper handwashing procedures and designated hand wash location. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic cup used as a scoop in cooked chicken items on cook line next to standing refrigerator. Person in charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line by fryers with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep shelf over cooked food items on cook line next to refrigerator unit. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked on top of each other and stored on drying rack above three compartment sink with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives stored between end of wok station and prep table with time as a public health control food items. Person in charge removed knives and placed in dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; gaskets to walk-in cooler soiled and in disrepair. Gaskets on reach in cooler doors under flip top cooler soiled with food debris. Fan guards in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee canned beverage in flip top cooler across from cook line. Person in charge discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of raw beef stored on bottom shelf of prep table near three compartment sink that person in charge stated was thawing. Inspector educated person in charge proper thawing procedures and person in charge moved raw beef to walk-in cooler for overnight thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on cutting board on prep table across from wok station. Wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed two dumpsters with broken lids at rear of establishment.
33-15-4
22
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of sauce in a metal container located in dry storage area in kitchen was dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. To go bag was holding frozen chicken in freezer.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty dishes were place in hand wash station next to the triple sink. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Outside bathroom door.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open canned drink on shelf over make line. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil was on floor next to fryer. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On bottom shelf of reach in freezer next to the triple sink has build up of ice.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife was stored in between coolers on cook line in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease on cook line. Build up of oil under the fryers in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Metal can reused for holding sauce on cook line in kitchen. Home made jug used as scooper.
25-32-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In dry storage area next to reach in cooler and freezer at back of kitchen, the wall is showing insulation.
36-30-4
45
Sep 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom section of cook line reach-in cooler, raw chicken stored over sauce. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp stored over sauces. Also, raw chicken over raw shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By water heater, no backflow preventer on connection with hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-104 and 5030-204
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at back handwash sink and restroom handwash 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. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-103
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door handle has build up on backside.
23-24-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at steam table and rice warmers, soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table, across from cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing in two door reach-in cooler at fry station. Operator placed thermometer in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. Exterior of reach-in freezer doors have build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet towels on prep counter across from cook line. Operator removed, replaced with dry towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt and msg containers on lower shelf of prep table, not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
39
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom section of cook line reach-in cooler, raw chicken sticks stored over cooked chicken. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken and beef stored over bulk sauces. In double door reach-in freezer, tray of raw chicken stored over tray of pork. Operator moved pork above chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By water heater, no backflow preventer on connection with hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by triple sinks, metal scrub pad stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, multiple containers cooked two days prior per operator, not dated. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Teal bowl in bulk rice next to smoker. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothes stored on bag of rice by back door and on styrofoam cups in back storage area. Operator moved clothes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets have build up. Hood filters over cook line have grease build up. Side of smoker and gas pipe have build up of residue and food debris. Exterior of multiple containers and lids are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood system has grease build up, dripping below filters.
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt for rice container not labeled.
02D-01-5
47
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken and beef stored over cooked shrimp and bulk sauces. In larger white stand up reach-in freezer, bagged raw shrimp stored over wonton skins. In bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler on cook line, raw chicken sticks stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By water heater, no backflow preventer on connection for hose.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry storage shelf, 3 dented cans of pineapple juice.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked chicken containers in walk-in cooler, prepared 3 days prior per operator, not dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice container, metal pan with no handle. In bulk salt container, plastic cup. In bulk flour container, plastic cup. Operator removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On dry storage shelf, 3 dented cans of pineapple juice.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In double door reach-in freezer, fish and pork identified as personal food stored with customers food. Operator moved personal items to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at fryers on cook line has build up. Pipe and wall under back handwash sink soiled. Fan covers in walk-in cooler have dust build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk rice container by rice cooker, side cracked. Lid for bulk flour container at dry storage cracked. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At cook line, open case of oil stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have grease and dust build up. Side of smoker and gas pipe, build up of residue and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet towels at wok station, prep counter and under cutting board.
21-12-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top China on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top China?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Top China.
How does Top China compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Top China most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Top China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top China have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Top China 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 Top China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top China is inspected around four times per year on average.
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