CHINA GATE

12919 Walsingham Road
Florida, 33778
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 9/4/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility ( employee bathroom ) not clean in back kitchen area . Reviewed with person in charge .
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on . Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of onions on floor in back kitchen - corrected on site -bag of carrots on floor in walk in cooler . - container of sauces in back kitchen Reviewed with person in charge food storage . Repeat Violation
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables, chicken, beef, sauces ) not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with person in charge
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knives are tapped at the handle on shelf in dry storage area . Reviewed with person in charge .
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 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 in walk in freezer . Reviewed with person in charge of
Food Inspector #8788454
2024-09-04
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).

Inspection on 4/1/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in flour bin, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in dry storage
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Cook line
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and food debris on sides of fryers Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door to kitchen
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff cutting broccoli without prior washing
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler not covered Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough syrup on top of cooler on cook line
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Unpackaged raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk-in freezer
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, replaced Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8468386
2024-04-01
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).

Inspection on 1/3/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table bottom shelf has pitted-rust surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on stand-alone refrigerator near front counter. Bottom shelf next to steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8563449
2024-01-03
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 12/1/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table bottom shelf has pitted-rust surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on stand-alone refrigerator near front counter. Bottom shelf next to steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed two reach-in freezers and installed a walk-in freezer near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 30 day extension given to submit plan review **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8521856
2023-12-01
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 10/10/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in food preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish area missing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table bottom shelf has pitted-rust surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on stand-alone refrigerator near front counter. Bottom shelf next to steam table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed two reach-in freezers and installed a walk-in freezer near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: 30 day extension given to submit plan review **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8468118
2023-10-10
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/10/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).

Inspection on 8/9/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
12
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in food preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in dish area missing. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee soda on prep table and cook line. next to reach-in cooler. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Phone on table above reach-in cooler on cook line. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee place hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Prep table bottom shelf has pitted-rust surface. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on stand-alone refrigerator near front counter. Bottom shelf next to steam table. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves on cook line. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table next to reach-in coolers on cook line. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at 2:11pm cooked pork (53F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in reach-in freezer. Re temp at 3:25pm Cooked pork 40f Raw chicken 40f Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer used more than 4 hours ago. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment removed two reach-in freezers and installed a walk-in freezer near 3 compartment sink. Warning
Food Inspector #8381501
2023-08-09
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 12 basic).