China Chen in Sun City Center
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4880 Sun City Center Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573China Chen in Sun City Center has a critical compliance record marked by severe and persistent violations. The facility has accumulated 236 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection — nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record: employee health policy violations appeared in 19 of 23 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 14 inspections, and allergen awareness violations in 13 inspections. Chemical storage violations recurred across multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025. Shell stock requirement violations appeared in 8 inspections, and time-as-a-control violations in 7 inspections — both indicating systemic failures in food temperature management and holding procedures.
The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 documented 30 violations including 6 high-priority findings (employee health policy, consumer advisory, chemical storage, allergen awareness, and employee health reporting), resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. The two inspections immediately prior (October 23, 2025 and March 5, 2025) also resulted in administrative complaint recommendations with 27 and 10 violations respectively. An inspection on March 5, 2025 escalated to a Warning Issued disposition after documenting 10 violations. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. Fire safety violations were also documented on August 24, 2021, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. No emergency closures have been issued despite the sustained pattern of high-priority violations across nearly a decade of records.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Chen in Sun City Center: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
China Chen in Sun City Center: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026015673 | $200.00 | Feb 17, 2026 | Miami (Doral) |
China Chen in Sun City Center: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
China Chen in Sun City Center: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections32 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 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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China Chen in Sun City Center: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Chen in Sun City Center last inspected?
- China Chen in Sun City Center was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at China Chen in Sun City Center?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Chen in Sun City Center are: Employee health policy, Time as control, Equipment condition.
- How many health inspections has China Chen in Sun City Center had?
- China Chen in Sun City Center has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Chen in Sun City Center find?
- China Chen in Sun City Center was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has China Chen in Sun City Center ever been shut down?
- No, China Chen in Sun City Center 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 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.
- Has China Chen in Sun City Center had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Chen in Sun City Center has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has China Chen in Sun City Center faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, China Chen in Sun City Center has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has China Chen in Sun City Center been fined?
- China Chen in Sun City Center has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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