Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier
91200 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier has accumulated 241 violations across 20 inspections since 2022, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record: employee health reporting violations appeared in 6 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 7 inspections, time as control violations in 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 9 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 9 inspections. These recurring patterns suggest systemic deficiencies in employee health protocols, handwashing practices, temperature control procedures, and chemical management. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A December 15, 2023 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, the facility's most serious disposition on record. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 documented 21 violations including six high-priority findings (employee health reporting, consumer advisory, time as control, proper hand and arm washing violations repeated) and noted a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone. The inspection was completed with no further action, though the violation count represents the highest single-inspection total in the record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 4, 2025
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 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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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 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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— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 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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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier last inspected?
- Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier?
- The most frequently cited violations at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier had?
- Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier find?
- Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier ever been shut down?
- No, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant in Tavernier has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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