CHINA HOUSE

Name: CHINA HOUSE
Address: 2898 ALT 19, PALM HARBOR, FL, 34683, US
Rating: 59.6

2898 ALT 19, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683

License #6216648

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59.6 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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CHINA HOUSE in PALM HARBOR currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 26 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 5, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 0 major, and 4 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on February 17, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on April 20, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Call Back - Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins in storage room containing white powders not labeled
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and rice bins
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in direct contact in plastic shopping bags in freezer
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - broth (106F - Hot Holding), held in water bath next to woks, staff increased temperature

Emergency order recommended
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 60oz cans of soy sauce 5 1.86L cans of gold label soy sauce 3 .5lb can of ground bean sauce
[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. Emailed operator the mandarin translated version of the cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal event form.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board grooved.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door of reach in cooler across from frier soiled.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink across from walk in cooler. Operator placed soap at sink..
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler soiled.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2 1 26
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lin Yanfang expired 2 9 26
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Establishment has no running hot or cold water at this time.
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans of soy sauce, 5 cans of gold label soy sauce, 3 cans of ground bean sauce stored with undamaged cans.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of oil stored in metal can across from wok station. Unlabeled containers of sauce and oil at wok station.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone next to white rice holding unit. Operator moved phone to proper area.

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