China Kitchen in Jensen Beach

Last inspected:

4251 Nw Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
Overview

China Kitchen in Jensen Beach has operated with persistent food safety violations over nearly a decade of inspections. Across 23 inspections from 2016 through January 2026, the facility accumulated 121 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection — slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,560 in fines and has not experienced emergency closure.

High-priority violations centered on employee health and hygiene: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least 10 inspections, employee health policy violations in 8 inspections, and employee health reporting violations in 7 inspections. Consumer advisory and shell stock requirement violations also recurred. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation in July 2025 after 21 violations were documented, followed by a call-back inspection on September 29, 2025 that showed full compliance. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 documented 15 violations, including multiple high-priority employee health and handwashing findings, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
129Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$1,560in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

China Kitchen in Jensen Beach: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg 3.63 violations / inspection 3.63 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Martin County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

China Kitchen in Jensen Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $1,560.00

Disciplinary action history for China Kitchen in Jensen Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025063128 $600.00 Jul 29, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2024067657 $400.00 Sep 17, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2024022397 $200.00 Mar 26, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2015035521 $360.00 May 22, 2015 Fort Lauderdale

China Kitchen in Jensen Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. 2 Fire extinguishers in recharge zone. Operator stated both were used recently in kitchen.

China Kitchen in Jensen Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

China Kitchen in Jensen Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Kitchen in Jensen Beach last inspected?
China Kitchen in Jensen Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at China Kitchen in Jensen Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at China Kitchen in Jensen Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has China Kitchen in Jensen Beach had?
China Kitchen in Jensen Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China Kitchen in Jensen Beach find?
China Kitchen in Jensen Beach was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has China Kitchen in Jensen Beach ever been shut down?
No, China Kitchen in Jensen Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has China Kitchen in Jensen Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, China Kitchen in Jensen Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has China Kitchen in Jensen Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, China Kitchen in Jensen Beach has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,560.00 in fines.
How much has China Kitchen in Jensen Beach been fined?
China Kitchen in Jensen Beach has been fined a total of $1,560.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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