CHINA FIRST

Name: CHINA FIRST
Address: 2607 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, INVERNESS, FL, 34453, US
Rating: 94.6

2607 E GULF TO LAKE HWY, INVERNESS, FL 34453

License #1901084

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94.6 Grade B / 100

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CHINA FIRST in INVERNESS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 7 critical, 8 major, 14 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage

75%

Imported observations

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Inspection History

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Administrative complaint recommended
No chemical test kit available for the sanitizer in use; dishmachine maintenance issues, label residue on cleaned containers, lime scale buildup.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Non-food-contact surfaces (gaskets, shelves, equipment exteriors, door handles) soiled with grease, debris, dirt, slime, or dust.
Single-service items (cups, plates, utensils, straws) stored improperly, exposed to contamination, or reused after intended single use.
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Operating with an expired DBPR license, license not displayed, license decals missing on mobile units, or operating without a license.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.
Ready-to-eat TCS food not properly date marked, working containers not labeled with common name, and menu disclosure issues for raw/undercooked foods.
TCS food held above 41°F when cold-held, below 135°F when hot-held, or not cooled within required timeframes. The most-cited High Priority category in our current scraped dataset.
Probe thermometers missing, inaccurate, or uncalibrated; ambient air thermometers missing from holding units.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Employee personal beverage container in food prep area; employees handling food or clean equipment without washing hands first or after touching soiled surfaces.
Employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraints, beard guards, or with prohibited jewelry/nail polish.
Cutting boards, equipment, and storage in poor repair — cut marks, ice buildup, rust, missing handles on dispensing utensils.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are in the official DBPR report at myfloridalicense.com.

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