China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland
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2614 Us Hwy 92 E, Lakeland, FL 33801China Chen Lakeland Inc has accumulated 157 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 8 inspections, hand washing violations in at least 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations appearing repeatedly across the past two years. Chemical storage violations and consumer advisory violations have also been recurring findings. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 documented 15 violations including high-priority violations for employee health policy, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and approved food source, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action. A prior inspection on September 29, 2025 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action despite documenting high-priority employee health policy and hand washing violations, and an inspection on February 3, 2025 prompted a Warning Issued after finding high-priority violations for hand washing, food contact surfaces, time as control, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 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
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland last inspected?
- China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland had?
- China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland find?
- China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, China Chen Lakeland INC in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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