CHINA CAFE

3018 E 53RD ST, DAVENPORT, IA, 52807

16 cited findings

Most recent inspection

Date: April 29, 2026
Type: Routine
Result: Not reported
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 16
Jurisdiction: Scott County (Davenport)
Source risk checklist count: 8
Good Retail Practices findings: 5

Published report comment

A routine inspection was conducted at the facility on site on 04/29/2026. Some violations were corrected on site and some violations are in further need of correction. Item #8- Employee handled raw chicken then washed their hands in the 3-compartment sink improperly. A kitchen employee handled raw chicken in the machine, then washed hands without soap in the 3-compartment sink. Employee washed their hands in the hand sink, using soap, and paper towels. This is a repeat violation. Person in charge will make sure hands get washed correctly in the correct sink. Item #13- Soy sauce is being held at room temperature when the label on the container states to refrigerate after opening. Multiple dented cans were found in the kitchen. Soy sauce was disposed of. Dented cans were removed. Violation was corrected on site. Item #15- Raw eggs stored above onions in the walk in cooler. Raw pork and raw beef stored behind ready to eat foods in the prep cooler. Onions were moved so that they were not close or under raw eggs. Raw pork and raw beef were moved to the front in the prep cooler. Many food items stored in the kitchen were uncovered. These are repeat violations. Person in charge will make sure that raw items are stored away from and below ready to eat foods and will make sure all food is covered when not in use. Item #16- Knives on the knife rack contained food debris. Knives were washed, rinsed, and sanitized then placed on the knife rack. This is a repeat violation. Person in charge will make sure that all food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized. Item #21- Hot foods being hot held between 80*F and 106*F. Hot foods must be held at 135*F or above. Food was reheated to 165*F then was hot held and the violation was corrected on site. Item #22- Cold foods being held at room temperature were between 51*F and 60*F. Foods were placed under refrigeration or were disposed of. This is a repeat violation. Person in charge will make sure that all cold foods are held at 41*F or below. Item #23- Multiple prepared food items that are held for more than 24 hours are not labeled with their prep dates. This is a repeat violation. Person in charge will make sure that items that are kept over 24 hours are labeled with the prep date. Item #28- Multiple cleaners on the front storage cabinet were stored with and above food and food contact items. Cleaners were moved to the bottom shelf away from and below food, food contact items, and beverages and the violation was corrected on site. Item #35- Chicken on a stick was thawing at room temperature. Shrimp was sitting in stagnant water in the 3-compartment sink. Chicken on a stick was placed in the walk in cooler in order to thaw properly. Shrimp was placed under running water. Violations were corrected on site. Item #38- Back door was open at time of inspection. Back door was closed in order to prevent pest access and the violation was corrected on site. Item #39- Multiple food products were stored in grocery bags and not in food grade bags. Food products were placed in food grade bags and the violation was corrected on site. Item #43- Plastic bowl was used to disperse sugar. Scoop with handle was used to disperse sugar and the violation was corrected on site. Item #48- Chlorine test strips have expired. Facility will provide new chlorine test strips. A recheck inspection will occur on or after 05/11/2026. Follow-up will be completed on or after 5/9/2026 by Physical Recheck.

Violations (16)

4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Chlorine test strips have expired.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
2-301.15CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: A kitchen employee handled raw chicken in the machine, then washed hands without soap in the 3-compartment sink. Corrected By: Employee washed their hands in the hand sink, using soap, and paper towels. This is a repeat violation.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 8
3-101.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 13 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Soy sauce is being held at room temperature when the label on the container states to refrigerate after opening. Corrected By: Soy sauce was disposed of. Monitor labeling and keep items in the refrigerator or prep cooler if it states on the label to refrigerate after opening.
Risk Factors | P | Item 13
3-202.15CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 13 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Multiple dented cans were found in the kitchen. Corrected By: Dented cans were removed from the shelf and will be returned to the supplier.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 13
3-501.16(A)(1)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 21 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Hot foods being hot held between 80*F and 106*F. Hot foods must be held at 135*F or above. Corrected By: Food was reheated to 165*F then was hot held.
Risk Factors | P | Item 21
3-501.16(A)(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 22 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Cold foods being held at room temperature were between 51*F and 60*F. Corrected By: Foods were placed under refrigeration or were disposed of.
Risk Factors | P | Item 22
3-501.17CriticalRepeat
Iowa food code item 23 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Multiple prepared food items that are held for more than 24 hours are not labeled with their prep dates. This is a repeat violation.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 23
7-201.11CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 28 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Multiple cleaners on the front storage cabinet were stored with and above food and food contact items. Corrected By: Cleaners were moved to the bottom shelf away from and below food, food contact items, and beverages.
Risk Factors | P | Item 28
2-301.14CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 8 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Employee handled raw chicken then washed their hands in the 3-compartment sink improperly. Corrected By: Employee washed their hands in the hand sink, using soap, and paper towels. This is a repeat violation.
Risk Factors | P | Item 8
3-302.11(A)(1)CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Raw eggs stored above onions in the walk in cooler. Raw pork and raw beef stored behind ready to eat foods in the prep cooler. Corrected By: Onions were moved so that they were not close or under raw eggs. Raw pork and raw beef were moved to the front in the prep cooler. This is a repeat violation.
Risk Factors | P | Item 15
4-601.11(A)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Knives on the knife rack contained food debris. Corrected By: Knives were washed, rinsed, and sanitized then placed on the knife rack. This is a repeat violation.
Risk Factors | PF | Item 16
3-302.11(A)(3-9)Repeat
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Many food items stored in the kitchen were uncovered. This is a repeat violation.
Risk Factors | C | Item 15
3-307.11Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 39 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Multiple food products were stored in grocery bags and not in food grade bags. Corrected By: Food products were placed in food grade bags.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 39
3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Plastic bowl was used to disperse sugar. Corrected By: Scoop with handle was used to disperse sugar.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
3-501.13(A),(B),(C)Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 35 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Chicken on a stick was thawing at room temperature. Shrimp was sitting in stagnant water in the 3-compartment sink. Corrected By: Chicken on a stick was placed in the walk in cooler in order to thaw properly. Shrimp was placed under running water.
Good Retail Practices | Unknown priority | Item 35
6-202.15Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 38 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Back door was open at time of inspection. Corrected By: Back door was closed in order to prevent pest access.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 38

Source: Scott County (Davenport) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.