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CHEN'S DUCK AND DUMPLINGS

5125 S FLORIDA AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33813

License #6307968

83 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
August 4, 2026 · 8 findings · 3 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on August 4, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 2 minor.

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  • Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. A case of noodles on the floor inside the walk in freezer. The noodles was removed from off the floor.
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by a black utility cart. In front of the walk in cooler. The cart was removed.
  • [31B-03-4] Unable to dispense soap provided at handwash sink. The soap was replaced with a hand soap.
  • [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
  • [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck 123F front counter dumpling station. The manager increased the temperature settings on the holding cabinet.
  • [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef inside the top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line wok station. The product was reversed.
  • [53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over containers of soy sauce. Inside the walk in cooler. The soy sauce was relocated.
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