CHINA I
3236 E BAY DR, HOLMES BCH, FL 34217
License #5104540
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →CHINA I in HOLMES BCH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 17, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in back kitchen area blocked by garbage can. Operator moved garbage.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents through out kitchen with excess soil, grease and dust.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken in walk-in cooler on buckets of sauces. Operator moved chicken and beef.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach-in cooler door handles on cook line with excess soil and grease.
- [11-26-1] 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. E-mailed copy of employee health reporting agreement. Operator printed read and signed health agreement.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed between walk-in cooler and exit door with excess soil and grease.
- [11-01-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
- [36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed card board being used to line floor in walk-in cooler.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and grease.
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CHINA I looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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