China 99
Latest state inspection: Oct. 26, 2026 (Routine - Food)
18 violations (2 high-priority). Met inspection standards (no further action, or problems fixed on a call-back visit).
What the inspector found on Oct. 26, 2026
- High Priority Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat vegetable egg rolls in walk in freezer-not all foods commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored above raw shelled eggs in walk-in-cooler. Operator started to rearrange foods to properly store. Fixed during the inspection.
- High Priority Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed egg rolls and tso chicken using Time as a Public Health Control without time marking. Paperwork was incomplete for how time would be marked. Discussed with operator and filled in specific times. Operator stated tso chicken and egg rolls was placed on counter next to fryer when they opened at 11a. Fixed during the inspection.
- Intermediate Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on reach-in cooler across from wok station soiled/ stained.
- Intermediate Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter area being used to store the bucket of soapy water. Operator removed bucket from hand wash sink. Fixed during the inspection. Repeat violation.
- Intermediate No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator replenished soap. Fixed during the inspection.
- Intermediate Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored under triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of bleach. Fixed during the inspection.
- Basic Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple foods using bowl without handle to dispense foods. Operator removed bowls from seasonings, meats, multiple foods. Fixed during the inspection. Repeat violation.
- Basic Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelving in walk in freezer.
- Basic Ceiling tile missing. Observed four ceiling tiles missing in dry food storage area and near walk in freezer. Repeat violation.
- Basic Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches under water heater and one dead roach on floor in front of walk in freezer. Operator cleaned up dead roaches and discarded. Fixed during the inspection.
- Basic Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed handle on white reach in freezer next to fryer duct taped.
- Basic Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler torn. Also, gasket on reach-in cooler across from wok station torn. Repeat violation.
- Basic Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
- Basic Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple filters in hood area above woks and fryers soiled with grease. Operator stated they are scheduled to be professionally cleaned tonight when they close. Also, exterior of sugar, msg, flour and starch bins on dry food storage shelves have an accumulation residue. Repeat violation.
- Basic Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in cooler across from wok station has accumulation of debris. Repeat violation.
- Basic Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed box for previous food item being reused for egg rolls in direct contact of the single use box. Operator stated she will put the egg rolls in a different container.
- Basic Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes with wrapped sleeves of single use cups and lids stored in employee restroom. Operator stated they no longer use them. We discussed relocating single use items from restroom. Fixed during the inspection. Repeat violation.
- Basic Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter on cook line. Operator removed wet cloth to properly store. Fixed during the inspection. Repeat violation.
From the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants inspection report. Read the state's report.
How China 99 compares
The state has one inspection of China 99 on file, from Oct. 26, 2026.
Among 139 restaurants inspected in ZIP code 32207 in the past 15 months, the average latest inspection found 3.8 violations, and 33 had none. With 18 violations, China 99 ranks tied for No. 137 of 139 (fewest violations first). Across Northeast Florida, the average is 4.6.
Violation counts include minor (basic) items, so a higher number doesn't always mean a serious problem.
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Inspection history
| Date | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 26, 2026 | 18 Met standards |
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Routine - Food · 18 violations (2 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 12 basic) · State report
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Inspection results are from Florida DBPR's public food service inspection data and are updated every morning. Diners' star rating and review count are from Google Maps. High-priority violations are those that could directly contribute to foodborne illness or injury. An inspection is a snapshot of one visit, and many problems are fixed on the spot. To see the official report, search this business on DBPR's license and inspection lookup (license 2615369). Search another restaurant.