China Chef in Port Orange
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1642 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, FL 32128China Chef in Port Orange has a severe and persistent food safety compliance problem. Across 25 inspections since October 2022, the facility has accumulated 203 violations—averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, more than 55% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record: proper hand and arm washing failures appear in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections; employee health reporting violations were cited in 5 of the last 8 inspections; chemical storage violations appear in 7 of the last 8 inspections; allergen awareness violations were found in 7 of the last 8 inspections; food contact surface violations were cited in 5 of the last 8 inspections; and shell stock requirement violations appear in 4 of the last 8 inspections. These recurring high-priority findings indicate systematic failures in foundational food safety practices—handwashing, employee health protocols, chemical segregation, and allergen management—across multiple inspection cycles without sustained correction. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 documented 21 violations including 2 high-priority violations and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," meaning no emergency closure was issued despite the ongoing pattern, though the violation count continues to rise.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Chef in Port Orange: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
China Chef in Port Orange: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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China Chef in Port Orange: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Chef in Port Orange last inspected?
- China Chef in Port Orange was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Chef in Port Orange?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Chef in Port Orange are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has China Chef in Port Orange had?
- China Chef in Port Orange has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Chef in Port Orange find?
- China Chef in Port Orange was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Chef in Port Orange ever been shut down?
- No, China Chef in Port Orange has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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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