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Mixed Health Record
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CHINA PALACE in CAPE CORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 1 critical, 5 major, 5 minor.
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The latest inspection on August 3, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 1 critical, 5 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [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. Emailed health reporting form to manager.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
- [14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink blocked by tape and spoons. The operator removed the tape and spoons from handwashing sink.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked in reach-in cooler across from deep frier.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (52F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (46F - Cold Holding); spare ribs (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from deep frier. The manager moved all items into walk-in cooler. The manager stated the egg rolls and spare ribs was prepared today.
- [14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier ambient temperature 50F.
- [53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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