CHINA CITY
603 South Fort Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, Florida, 33756
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance observed inside ice machine interior.
- 33-02-4:Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. At hand sink across from cook line.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2024.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of raw chicken stored on floor in front of three compartment sink. Manager moved item off floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pans of frozen raw chicken stored above sheet pans of frozen raw beef stored inside walk in freezer. Employee stored items based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizing solution testing at 200+ ppm. Manager replenished sanitizer bucket and chemical is now testing at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked shrimp, chicken and noodles covered with plastic wrap inside walk in cooler and prep table. Manager uncovered items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line . Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-71-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface - lids of bulk containers in dry storage area . Review3c with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 14-36-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation and rusted interior surface in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled with dust accumulation on floor fan in food prep area . - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at prep sink next to hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Training Hui Zhu 7/15/19 expired 7/15/24 . CFM training for Barbara is current - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Soiled cutting board at cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
- 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface - lids of bulk containers in dry storage area . Review3c with manager .
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( containers of sauce and raw chicken ) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Hydrated noodles in container on floor in food prep area -cut raw chicken in containers on floor under triple sink . Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated food. Corrected On-Site
- 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation and rusted interior surface in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager .
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled with dust accumulation on floor fan in food prep area .
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables, cooked rice ) not covered in walk in cooler .Reviewed with manager . Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager . Repeat Violation
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 25 ppm chlorine at front counter. Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers ( boxes ) used for food storage - direct contact with food ( egg rolls ) in freezer next to woks .
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Trays of raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer Reviewed with manager .
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 47 F, shrimp 46 F , cooked pork 50 F, cooked vegetables 53 F in cooler opposite woks - hydrated noodles on storage area 60 F, cut chicken 75 F on floor under triple sink Temperatures taken this morning . Reviewed with manager . Manager placed food on ice . Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at prep sink next to hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager .
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Training Hui Zhu 7/15/19 expired 7/15/24 . CFM training for Barbara is current
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Soiled cutting board at cook line
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trays stored in hand wash sink in food prep area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager removed trays Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork , wontons prepared 2 days prior per manager not date marked in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( containers of sauce) stored on floor in kitchen -reviewed with manager
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( cooked chicken, cut lettuce ) not covered in walk in cooler - manager covered food . Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of onions) stored with ready-to-eat food ( container of cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler -reviewed food storage with manager - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 56 F , cooked pork 47 F in cooler at cook line - manager took temperatures - manager placed food in walk in freezer for quick chill down recheck at 3:15 pm 40:F cooked pork , 46 F garlic and oil **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired over 60 days Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked chicken not date marked in walk in cooler- manager date marked food Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand-alone freezer located next to walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line. Side of fat fryer soiled with grease and food debris Gasket on walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk-in cooler shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
18
Total
27
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In bug zapper at back door of kitchen Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside cooked chicken at stand-alone refrigerator front counter. Bowl stored inside rice container. Bowl stored inside salt container located near 3 compartment sink. Bowl inside garlic in water in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in storage area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in walk-in cooler. Employee labels food and segregated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of reach-in cooler. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid located near walk-in cooler. Sugar container cracked lid. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon cook oil stored on floor in dish area. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand-alone freezer located next to walk-in freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located near walk-in cooler. Printed sign; operated placed near hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line. Side of fat fryer soiled with grease and food debris Gasket on walk-in cooler. Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored at front counter. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle located underneath prep table in dish area. Sugar labeled flour in container near 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol stored on top of reach-in cooler. Operator removed medication Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at front counter. 1 live in mop sink area. Flies did not land on food-contact surfaces during inspection. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags in stand-alone freezer next to walk-in cooler. Garbage used to cover chicken in walk-in cooler. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk-in cooler shelves. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near walk-in cooler has chunks of food inside bowl. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator has no proof for dishwasher and recently hired cook. Printed employee health agreement and employees signed agreement. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired 60 days ago. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At stand-alone refrigerator located at front counter Cooked chicken Cooked pork Cooked rice Held more than 24 hours without date-mark. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 27 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 18 basic).