Jensen Beach, Martin County

CHINA KITCHEN

4251 NW FEDERAL HWY, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
4 High Priority
Apr 16, 2026
City
Jensen Beach
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 16, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 24518472

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. Observed employee touch soiled wiping cloth then proceed to handle clean food equipment at cook line Advised operator of proper hand washing Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24518471

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24518473

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24518478

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24518476

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice cooker stored inside of hand wash sink Cooked removed Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 24518477

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 24518474

Basic - Food stored on floor inside walk in cooler/ freezer

23-03-4

Detail 24518475

Basic - Observed kitchen appliances soiled with grease, food debris

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24289491

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat sauce inside walk in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 24289492

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lo main noodles (60F - Cold Holding) raw shell eggs (71F cold holding) sitting on prep counter in kitchen Per operator food not prepped or portioned today and placed out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed item stamp for remaining Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 24289493

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 24289495

Basic - Food boxes stored on floor of walk in and freezer

14-01-5

Detail 24289494

Basic - Plastic Bowl no handle used to dispense flour.

08B-12-5

Detail 24289490

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in direct contact rust stored inside metal containers in walk in cooler no protection

02D-01-5

Detail 24289489

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour not labeled in kitchen

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 23914019

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed nasal spray, pain relief liquid medicines store above single service sauce packets at font counter in kitchen. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12A-16-4

Detail 23914016

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.

02C-01-5

Detail 23914014

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed eggs rolls with no date marking inside walk in cooler,

03B-01-6

Detail 23914020

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice sitting in counter in metal pan at 90F. Items left on counter and out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed items on time as a public health control for remainder. Emailed operator time as a public health control written procedures Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23914017

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled with food debris at cook line Observed rust, food debris on baskets contains

53B-05-5

Detail 23914018

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tran Guo Zheng expired 2/28/2025 mang zhong expired 2/28/2025 Went zheng expired 2/28/2025 Per operator, employees hired more than 60 days ago. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23914015

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several food items on floor of walk in cooler

Sep 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-29-4

Detail 23154313

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. Observed employee used cell phone then began handling clean equipment to prepare food at cookline. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23154316

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken and Raw beef over cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler. Operator stored items properly.

03B-01-6

Detail 23154314

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Chicken on prep counter 88F. Per operator, chicken was cooked and held at room temperature for 30 minutes. Operator put in walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23154315

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large cooking pot in hand wash sink at back kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23154312

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of cut Lettuce and fried chicken on floor of walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

14-31-5

Detail 23116526

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. ObservedRaw beef in non food grade bag in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 23116527

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cooked mushrooms in walk-in cooler. Operator store items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23116524

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken at 80F and egg rolls at 80F on cook line counter; per operator, items left out for 2 hours. Operator put in walk in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23116525

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice pot with food debris inside hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23116522

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has no written time control procedures for cooked rice.

40-06-5

Detail 23116528

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Body cream stored over food storage containers in back prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23116523

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple containers of food items stored on floor of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Mar 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 22751188

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22751181

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. Observed Raw chicken over raw steak at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-03-5

Detail 22751183

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22751189

High Priority - 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

Detail 22751185

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Advil stored next to butter at reach in cooler by entrance to kitchen. Operator removed Advil from cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 22751184

High Priority - 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

Detail 22751182

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by back door. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22751187

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil by back door, cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-27-4

Detail 22751186

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Per operator, mop water is poured down triple sink drain.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

14-31-5

Detail 22376577

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods stored in grocery bags in walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 22376578

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Time Extended

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 22367782

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods stored in grocery bags in walk-in freezer Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22367783

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk-in cooler Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22367788

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 over raw beef on rack in walk-in freezer, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22367791

High Priority - 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 Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22367790

High Priority - 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. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22367784

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22367785

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22367792

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in flour container, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22367786

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22367789

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22367787

Basic - 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 Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22367793

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour containers lacking labels Warning

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-04-5

Detail 21899346

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over carrots/walk in cooler.

08A-17-6

Detail 21899342

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 over raw beef/speed rack /walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored raw chicken on bottom of speed rack. Corrective Action Taken

08B-36-4

Detail 21899344

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Cooked rice/by hand wash sink/prep area/corrective action taken/operator stored rice properly. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 21899341

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil shortening container/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored oil container back on shelf. Corrective Action Taken

10-17-4

Detail 21899345

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chopping knives/cook line/corrective action taken/operator stored knives properly. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21899343

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked breaded chicken/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 21222034

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw eggs stored at room temperature for over 4 hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 21222037

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw eggs stored at room temperature for over 4 hours. Corrective action taken/operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21222038

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers/cookline/corrective action taken/operator stored oil containers in proper area. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21222035

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline/corrective action taken/operator stored knife properly. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21222036

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cheese dumplings/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 20859826

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauces in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 20859828

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs at room temp on shelf, egg rolls 76f on counter, less than 2 hours, removed to coolers. Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 20859825

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 20859827

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp,in walk in cooler. Was,covered. dry food bins. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-12-5

Detail 20439444

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

08A-02-6

Detail 20439440

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cabbage in Walk-in cooler.

03D-15-4

Detail 20439446

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling on counter, Dumpling 76f wings 82f , temperature unmoved after 15 minutes, cooling approx 1.5 hrs, moved to Walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-14-4

Detail 20439441

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. In two sauces on cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 20439445

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of foods in Walk-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 20439443

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pork, chicken in Walk-in cooler. Was covered. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20439442

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar, corn starch bins.