CHINA 99
1467 South Belcher Road
Clearwater, Florida, 33764
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense deli reach in cooler. Owner removed Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-24 Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - During inspection observed heads of cabbage on walk in cooler shelves no wrapper or protection. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of bottom reach in cooler broken silver bottom front of house near white cooler.
- 08B-31-4:Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bean sprouts in reach in cooler. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm now 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Low main storage inside to go bag. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bowl inside deli reach in cooler Low main (45F - Cold Holding) Owner put inside white stand alone reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Can opener
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Owner replaced Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2025 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-19-4:Basic - During inspection observed large pan of raw chicken being stored on top of the trash can. Employee moved. Cleaned bottom on pan. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table next to white reach in fridge. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide on shelf of hand wash sink. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line deli cooler bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to walk in fridge **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale . Observed to go container inside rice cooker
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Large storage containers of cut up raw pork stored on floor.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer both in back of restaurant.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between crack of prep table and deli cooler.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above cook line.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine was 0 ppm now 50 ppm. Manager fixed.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Crib in front of restaurant near bathrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
- 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with slimy debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
- 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Right at entry of establishment very strong oder in rear storage area. Pipe is coming out of ground. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
- 21-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth in use. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/6/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of oyster sauce in dry storage. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under cook line.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Crib in front of restaurant near bathrooms.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with slimy debris.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Right at entry of establishment very strong oder in rear storage area. Pipe is coming out of ground.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth in use.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented can of oyster sauce.
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings near rear reach In coolers 1 rodent droppings in facility bathroom 1 rodent droppings employee bath 1 rodent droppings under crib in dinner room. Admin Complaint
- 35A-18-4:High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks coming from drain pipe in back of restaurant, rub marks on pipes in back storage freezer area.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee working with food not changing gloves as needed.
- 11-03-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated on big 6 and reporting restricting and excluding of sick employees.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled at cook line
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sweet and sour chicken made yesterday no date marks.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).