CHINA KITCHEN

Name: CHINA KITCHEN
Address: 4251 NW FEDERAL HWY, JENSEN BEACH, FL, 34957, US
Rating: 51

4251 NW FEDERAL HWY, JENSEN BEACH, FL 34957

License #5301377

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

51 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 16, 2026 · 8 findings · 4 critical

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CHINA KITCHEN in JENSEN BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51 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 April 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 57 total violations — 29 critical, 10 major, 18 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor inside walk in cooler/ freezer
[23-03-4] Observed kitchen appliances soiled with grease, food debris
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled wiping cloth then proceed to handle clean food equipment at cook line Advised operator of proper hand washing
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over lettuce Observed raw shrimp over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler operator stored foods properly
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F- cold holding); ; Sitting on prep counter Per operator food not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour Advised operator to place food inside cooling unit to quick chill or put on 4 hour time as a public heath control Operator placed time stamps Re emailed operator TPHC document
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork wontons (81F - Hot Holding) fried rice (90F - Hot Holding); sitting on prep counters inside kitchen Per operator food out of temperature for approximately 1 .5 hours Advised operator to bring foods to 165F and maintain 135F for hot holding or put food items on 4 hour time as a public health control (TPHC) Operator placed time stamps Re emailed operator TPHC document
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice cooker stored inside of hand wash sink Cooked removed
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Oil by back door, cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls inside walk in cooler.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per operator, mop water is poured down triple sink drain.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw chicken over lettuce at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Food storage chart sent to operator.
[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. Observed Raw chicken over raw steak at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (74F - Cold Holding) Observed on lower counter across from wok station. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator returned to cooler.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (78F - Hot Holding) Observed in warmer by wok station not turned on. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Time control procedure sent to operator. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 2.5 hours.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Advil stored next to butter at reach in cooler by entrance to kitchen. Operator removed Advil from cooler.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On back dock, hose attached with no visible vacuum breaker.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by back door. Operator provided soap.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in flour container, operator removed
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee coffee mug stored on top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on the floor in dry storage area -bins of cooked chicken stored on the floor in walk-in cooler
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour containers lacking labels
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods stored in grocery bags in walk-in freezer
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over sauces 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 over raw beef on rack in walk-in freezer, operator reorganized
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach crawled out of hot and sour soup onto ladle, operator killed and discarded soup
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -observed 1 live roach crawl out of uncovered container of hot and sour soup.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 67F, per operator stored on prep table less than 30 minutes, employee moved to walk-in cooler
[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, per operator in walk-in cooler since yesterday morning, operator marked date