CHINA FIRST

Name: CHINA FIRST
Address: 2607 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, INVERNESS, FL, 34453, US
Rating: 60.8

2607 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, INVERNESS, FL 34453

License #1901084

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60.8 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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CHINA FIRST in INVERNESS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 37 total violations — 7 critical, 7 major, 23 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 1 major and 6 minor violations.

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Inspection History

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[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use containers cracked.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificate missing information.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in bathroom
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available at inspection time.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For three male employees
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food residue, also exterior of coolers. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up.

Administrative complaint recommended
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For three male employees
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Rae chicken Cardboard boxes used to store cooked chicken, also wontons wrapping paper used as a food liner.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with expired license
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. No documents available at inspection time.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use and stored containers with multiple old stickers.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working thermometer
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Multiple bags with pork and chicken no date marked.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in front of walk-in cooler blocked by food containers on top of sink, employee moved.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, at room temperature, cut cabbage 80F, broccoli 81F, garlic and oil 57F chicken 50F, per employee items are in and out of cooler during busy hours 11:45-12:15. Inspector provided time as a public health control form. Employee stated food will be gone by 3:30.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor at the cook line, Employee moved off the floor.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Male employee arrives to restaurant and started handling food and cleaned containers without washing his hands.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For two onsite male employees.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen cooked food stored in thank you bags.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food residue, also exterior of coolers. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled with grease build up.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside rice and flour containers.

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