CHINA HOUSE 168 INC

Name: CHINA HOUSE 168 INC
Address: 1844 RIDGEWOOD AVE, HOLLY HILL, FL, 32117, US
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1844 RIDGEWOOD AVE, HOLLY HILL, FL 32117

License #7406365

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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May 27, 2026 · 5 findings · 1 critical

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CHINA HOUSE 168 INC in HOLLY HILL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 171 total violations — 38 critical, 10 major, 123 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment, prep tables and coolers.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -buildup of food debris on shelf under prep table. -rolling cart and trays on rolling cart soiled with old food debris, grease. -exterior of food storage containers soiled.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -numerous items stored on top of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw meats stored in grocery bags in walk in freezer.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop flour.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in freezer door handle soiled. -reach in freezer door handle soiled.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment, prep tables and coolers.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -buildup of food debris on shelf under prep table. -rolling cart and trays on rolling cart soiled with old food debris, grease. -exterior of food storage containers soiled.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -cut vinegar bottle used to scoop rice. -metal sauce cans used to store raw chicken in reach in freezer.
[14-45-4] Soiled cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -numerous items stored on top of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[35A-02-7] 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen at cookline.
[08B-27-4] In walk in cooler, green peppers and watermelons being stored in boxes that originally contained raw chicken.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -raw meats stored in grocery bags in walk in freezer.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -flats of raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
[08A-17-6] 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. -raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in freezer.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -In walk in cooler, green peppers and watermelons being stored in boxes that originally contained raw chicken.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg rolls in reach in cooler at 48°f. Out of cooler prior to inspection. -cut cabbage at 54°f at cookline. Out of cooler 1 hour. Operator moved back to cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled. -prep table soiled with old food debris. -can opener soiled. -interior of flour, sugar containers soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -trash can stored in front of handwashing sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in walk in cooler.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -torn gaskets on reach in cooler.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -grease buildup on hood filters. -grease and food debris accumulated on wire shelving at cookline. -rolling rack by walk in cooler soiled. -exteriors of food storage containers (on dry storage shelves) soiled. -table fan in food preparation area has accumulation of grease and dust. -shelving in walk in cooler encrusted with old food debris. -milk crate being used as stool heavily soiled with food debris.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -tin sauce cans used for food storage in reach in freezer.
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -numerous items stored on top of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -open bags of rice in storage area. -bean sprouts in water uncovered in walk in cooler.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -dust buildup on interior walls of walk in cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -cooked shrimp stored in grocery bags in reach in cooler. -cooked chicken stored in grocery bags in walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -container of raw beef stored on top of sauce container in walk in cooler.
[08A-17-6] 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. -raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer.
[11-27-4] 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.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken in walk in cooler.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. - salt
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - keys on shelf at cook line
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. - multiple cracked containers - cutting board with hole in center
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back screen door
[36-73-4] Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris. - throughout entire kitchen - walk in freezer
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - near walk in cooler
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. - boxed oil jugs stored on the floor -containers with bean sprouts, celery and carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of smoker has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand sink at front counter - gaskets on cooler across from fryers - entire flat surface of wok station - sides of fryers - exterior of multiple food containers - gas lines at cooking equipment - fan cover in walk in cooler - exterior up upright freezer near back door - shelves throughout kitchen - speed rack near storage shelves -table fan by walk in freezer.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cook line prep cooler
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - cook line prep cooler
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - jug cut and reused for scoop - cardboard seasoning barrel reused for rice
[36-52-4] Shelves in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
[14-45-4] Soiled Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. - throughout kitchen
[33-34-4] Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - top of walk in freezer cluttered with box lids, unused equipment
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. - multiple foods in walk in cooler
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - tumbler, fajita slicer, bin of heavily soiled utensils stored outdoor by back door. Operator states equipment does not work and is going to be discarded.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. - skimmer screen torn. Manager discarded
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - salt
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. - prep table at cooler
[01B-01-4] Dented cans present. See stop sale.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
[09-01-4] 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. - employee handling cooked pasta with barehands
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found - 2 near three compartment sink
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - shrimp in front reach in cooler -numerous items in walk in freezer
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - metal trash can used for storing rice
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - Raw chicken stored over wontons in walk in freezer.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over rice noodles - raw chicken over onions
[01B-15-4] Shell eggs are not clean, some with cracked/broken shells. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cookline coolers: chicken, 52F; chicken 45; - walk in cooler: cooked chicken 45, 52F; cooked chicken wings, 47F; held off temperature control less than 1 hour and returned to cooler upon arrival of inspector
[22-12-5] Utensils heavily soiled. - stored utensils and in use colander in flour bin
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine exceeds 200ppm.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards heavily soiled

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour, corn starch, sugar.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tiles missing.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile show water damage in kitchen.
[24-06-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[36-50-4] Debris buildup on fan in walk in cooler.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease under fryer, under coolers, in front of dry food storage shelving.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: -Rice cooker -shelving at cookline -hood filters -exterior of oven -exterior of food storage containers -rolling cart with food trays -food debris on wire shelving in walk in cooler
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Open bag of flour by back door.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store cooked pork.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings at cookline at 45°f. Operator moved back to cooler.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb under handwash sink.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening, egg rolls.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense flour.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tiles missing by walk in freezer.
[36-32-5] Ceiling tiles shows water damage in kitchen.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease, debris under cooking equipment and by dry storage shelving.
[14-38-4] Food storage container lid cracked or broken, lid to corn starch cracked.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -containers of cooking oil on floor in kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease buildup on hood filters. -timer at cookline encrusted with old food debris. -shelving at cookline soiled with food debris. -grease buildup on cooking equipment. -exterior of food storage containers in dry storage area heavily soiled with food debris, dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. -table fan on prep table soiled with dust/dirt.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -establishment using cut vinegar bottles to dispense rice.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -open bag of flour by back door. -numerous open containers in walk in cooler.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, plastic container with baking powder in dry storage area.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of water chestnuts in dry storage area.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store cooked pork in walk in cooler.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over open container of sauce in walk in cooler.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose Bibb under hand wash sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of rice cooker encrusted with old food debris. -side of prep table with old food debris.