Trenton, Gilchrist County

ACE CHINA

1122 E WADE ST, Trenton, FL 32693

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
Trenton
County
Gilchrist
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

08A-20-5

Detail 24451531

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken stored on shelf directly above container of raw pork inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw pork to shelf above the raw chicken during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-37-5

Detail 24451529

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 24451526

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf above three-compartment sink.

14-38-4

Detail 24451530

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Lid on rice bin at cookline cracked. 2. Several cracked and/or melted plastic pans on dish storage rack near three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24451532

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored directly on floor near mop sink.

33-23-4

Detail 24451527

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle sitting directly on soil behind dumpster.

33-11-4

Detail 24451533

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind restaurant. Repeat Violation

08B-62-4

Detail 24451528

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked ice machine located in lobby accessible to customers.

02D-01-5

Detail 24451525

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin containing salt missing label in dry storage room in back of kitchen. Manager added the proper label during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

03D-01-5

Detail 23992275

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken (72F - Cooling 4 hours); chicken (71F - Cooling 4 hours). Manager stated the chicken was cooked between 10:30 and 11:30am, then placed into the cooler. Chicken is cooling in a large, deep plastic pan covered with plastic wrap. Stop sale issued.

01B-36-5

Detail 23992267

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken (72F - Cooling 4 hours); chicken (71F - Cooling 4 hours). Manager stated the chicken was cooked between 10:30 and 11:30am, then placed into the cooler. Chicken did not cool from 135F to 70F within two hours.

08A-05-6

Detail 23992269

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bowl containing raw shell eggs stored on top of pan containing diced onions inside refrigerated make-table at cookline manager moved the raw eggs to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23992272

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Inside reach-in cooler near cookline: chicken (72F - Cooling 4 hours); chicken (71F - Cooling 4 hours). Manager stated the chicken was cooked between 10:30 and 11:30am, then placed into the cooler. Chicken is cooling in a large, deep plastic pan covered with plastic wrap. Stop sale issued.

22-02-4

Detail 23992270

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior wall and inside of ice machine lid soiled with lime-like substance.

36-37-5

Detail 23992274

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 23992273

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles on food storage bins throughout kitchen wrapped in duct tape.

14-38-4

Detail 23992265

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. One plastic pan with chipped corner in-use inside cooler at cookline. 2. Several cracked plastic pans on shelf above three-compartment sink. 3. Cracked cutting board on lower portion of prep table near three-compartment sink. 4. Lid on large rice bin at cookline has a large chip. Repeat Violation

14-36-5

Detail 23992268

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of cooler at cookline is damaged inside with exposed insulation in bottom of unit.

33-11-4

Detail 23992266

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.

23-03-4

Detail 23992264

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Side of cooler facing fryer soiled with grease 2. Area behind nozzles of fountain machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 23992271

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Cobwebs on ceiling in dry storage area near back door. Repeat Violation

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 23679277

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two flies flying in prep area of kitchen, near three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 23679272

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Carton of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above box containing unwashed broccoli and carrots inside reach-in cooler. Manager moved raw shell eggs to other side of cooler during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23679279

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee in prep area washed hands in the three-compartment sink.

36-37-5

Detail 23679270

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen and storage areas. Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 23679273

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor below shelf in dry storage room. Manager swept area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23679271

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Cracked rice bin lid at cookline. 2. Several cracked and/or melted plastic pans on drying rack above three-compartment sink.

14-47-4

Detail 23679278

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower portion of prep table in center of prep area rusted. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23679275

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Exterior of sugar bins in dry storage area soiled with grease. 2. Gaskets on cooler doors throughout kitchen soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Exterior of cooler at cookline soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 23679274

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents at front counter and in rear dry storage room soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling fan in prep area of kitchen soiled with dust. 3. Ceiling tiles in dry storage areas soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

08B-62-4

Detail 23679276

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked Ice machine in customer dining area.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 23154060

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. One fly on lid of white bin at cookline. 2. One fly flying in kitchen near walk-in cooler.

14-01-5

Detail 23154057

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles used as scoops in several foods at cookline. Manager removed bowls from all foods during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23154059

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.

14-47-4

Detail 23154058

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 1. Front of refrigerator at cookline rusted. 2. Plastic coating peeling on reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23154061

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Side of grill soiled with grease. 2. Side of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with grease. 3. Gaskets on coolers and freezers throughout establishment soiled with grease and/or food debris. Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 23154056

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling fan above prep table in center of kitchen soiled with dust.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

12A-27-4

Detail 22625257

High Priority - Employee handled raw protein and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use new to go container. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22625263

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Chicken stored on top of soy sauce in walk-in cooler. Employee moved case of chicken to area where chicken is stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22625269

Intermediate - 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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22625265

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler stained. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. Ice chute for dining room soda machine.

31A-11-4

Detail 22625260

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box stored on top of cook line hand washing sink. Manager removed box during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22625268

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Red CO2 tank stored next to soda box shelf. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22625264

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed items from shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 22625266

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for rice barrel across from back door. Container stored on shelf above three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 22625258

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of MSG on kitchen floor.

33-11-4

Detail 22625259

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22625261

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Walk-in cooler gasket. Gaskets of reach-in cooler next to cook line fryer. Repeat Violation

08B-62-4

Detail 22625262

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine in lobby has no lock for lid.

21-07-4

Detail 22625267

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 22489415

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Storage bag containing raw beef stored on shelf above package containing fully-cooked krab in door of reach-in freezer. Manager moved krab to top shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22489411

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken stored above wrapped raw beef inside reach-in freezer near walk-in cooler. Manager placed raw beef on top shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22489413

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout bowl without handle used as scoop inside bin of seasoning in dry storage area.

51-11-4

Detail 22489412

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Six co2 tanks not secured in kitchen near boxed sodas rack. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22489422

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.

14-09-4

Detail 22489418

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in plastic cutting board on prep table in center of prep area of kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22489420

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's personal food in grocery bag stored on top of bags of chicken inside reach-in freezer in kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 22489419

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested plastic pans on shelf above three-compartment sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22489414

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup on shelving inside reach-in freezer in kitchen near walk-in cooler.

33-11-4

Detail 22489423

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster beside building missing drain plug. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 22489416

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager unable to locate a copy of the last inspection upon request.

23-03-4

Detail 22489417

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler doors throughout kitchen soiled with black substance. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22489421

Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelf of prep table in center of prep area heavily rusted.

08B-17-4

Detail 22489410

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Two boxes of unwashed mushrooms stored on shelf above buckets containing sauce inside walk-in cooler.

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 22005362

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flies in kitchen near cookline. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22005363

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on lower shelf of prep table near walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22005360

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Packaging from biscuit dough stored inside handwash sink near cookline. Employee discarded package during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22005369

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four co2 tanks near boxed sodas not secured. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22005359

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on lower shelf of prep table near walk-in cooler heavily grooved.

12B-07-4

Detail 22005368

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on top of sauce bucket near cookline. Employee removed drink from on top of sauce bucket during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22005357

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee handbag stored on top of boxed sodas in kitchen. Employee removed handbag from on top of sodas during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22005365

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nested on shelf in kitchen above three- compartment sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 22005370

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22005366

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen soiled with dirt.

36-17-5

Detail 22005361

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in kitchen near mop sink.

33-11-4

Detail 22005358

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building missing drain plug. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22005367

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic liners on shelving heavily soiled with grease on dry storage shelf in kitchen near cookline. Lower shelf of prep table in center of kitchen near walk-in cooler soiled with grease and/or food debris. Pepsi crate used to store cutting boards heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris on lower shelf of prep table near walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 22005364

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water leaking from corner of ice machine in dining area onto the floor.

Nov 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

12A-29-4

Detail 21564064

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was taking orders and handing food to customers, then proceeded to place food in single service containers without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 21564065

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen. Observed two flies on cook line.

08A-17-6

Detail 21564060

High Priority - 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 pork and beef in reach-in freezer in front of back office. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21564062

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine.

31A-11-4

Detail 21564066

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored on hand washing sink across from cook line. Manager removed pan. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21564073

Intermediate - 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. Manager stated item was prepared on 11/5 and placed in the reach-in freezer. Item was pulled out of reach-in freezer and placed in walk-in cooler on 11/9. Manager placed proper date on item. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21564061

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks stored in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21564063

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage for ceiling tiles in front of walk-in cooler.

14-71-4

Detail 21564071

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Reach-in freezer located in front of walk-in cooler.

35B-01-4

Detail 21564072

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 21564068

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in front of walk-in cooler.

10-04-5

Detail 21564070

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs stored in can lined with cardboard on cook line. Manager removed tongs from can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 21564074

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.

23-03-4

Detail 21564069

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Hand washing sink across from walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21564067

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in back office.

Feb 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 20855998

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork stored in reach-in freezer chest across from kitchen entrance.

03A-02-5

Detail 20855997

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on back stove: chicken (101°F,86°F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed on stove 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. Manager stated they would use time as a public health control in the future. Corrective Action Taken

51-11-4

Detail 20856002

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to soda boxes. Manager secured tanks to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 20855999

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed cardboard. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20856003

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage room. Manager placed items on shelf.

10-04-5

Detail 20856004

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs stored in a can lined with cardboard. Manager removed cardboard.

14-36-5

Detail 20856001

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Reach-in cooler across from cook line, gasket in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 20856000

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance, gasket soiled with food debris. Hand washing sink across from three compartment sink soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

23-24-4

Detail 20312588

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door handles and gasket to Reach in Cooler and Reach in Freezer soiled.

33-23-4

Detail 20312591

Basic - Observed Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface, behind garbage dumpster

22-20-5

Detail 20312589

Basic - Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on deflector shield.

51-11-4

Detail 20312587

Basic - Observed Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Chain was present on tanks but not correctly secured.

14-71-4

Detail 20312585

Basic - Observed Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface in Reach in Freezer next to Walk-in Cooler .

40-06-5

Detail 20312584

Basic - Observed Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled aprons hung on box bag syrup containers. Manger removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20312586

Basic - Observed Food stored on floor, case of bottled water on floor behind front counter.

12B-13-4

Detail 20312590

Basic - Observed Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers also employee drink over Soy sauce buckets.