CHINA FIRST

Name: CHINA FIRST
Address: 400 SE CAPITAL CIR STE 24, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 323013802, US
Rating: 77.2

400 SE CAPITAL CIR STE 24, TALLAHASSEE, FL 323013802

License #4702454

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77.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CHINA FIRST in TALLAHASSEE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 6 critical, 8 major, 7 minor.

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Inspections on file

Clean inspections

Callback visits

Latest clean pass

January 28, 2026

The latest inspection on April 23, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 3 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

60%

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Critical Major Minor

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw shrimp sitting inside handwashing sink on cook line. Employee removed shrimp during time of inspection.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease and food debris underneath fryers.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator stated sushi was put out at 11:30. Operator wrote time down during time of inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator separated food properly during time of inspection.
[53B-05-5] 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.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Xiang Dong Xie 3/16/2021
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of raw chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Observed buckets of lettuce stored outside behind restaurant. Employee properly placed food during time of inspection.

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