CHINA GATE
River Ridge Road
Florida, 34653
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table on cook line, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
- 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. Raw chicken on trays over raw beef in vertical freezer by 3 compartment sink. Operator moved chicken to bottom Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil, made at approximately 11 am, on crash cart -garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding)
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil, made at approximately 11 am, on crash cart -garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowls in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli being cut, taken straight out of case, discussed washing before cutting
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, 35F, moved to dosing and turned water on. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over sauces , operator moved eggs to bottom shelf In vertical freezer- raw chicken over pork, operator moved pork to top Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding), moved back to walk in cooler recheck , still 46F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wok table, moved to bucket Towel bucket 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm 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. In vertical freezer- trays of raw chicken over raw beef, operator move beef to top Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator using bare had to touch bowl with raw chicken in it, no handle. Bowl is reused, possible cross contamination. Operator washed bowldiscussed using scoop with handle **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of marinating chicken on floor by prep table Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wok table, and on prep table , discussed keeping towels in bucket with sanitizer. Used Google translator . Operator set up bucket and put towels in. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken in cardboard box, moved to bus tub Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 vert freezer- raw chicken over beef, in walk in cooler raw chicken over sauce and raw beef, operator moved all chicken to bottom Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on hinge of 3 door lift top cooler on cook line Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings behind chest freezer next to 3 compartment sink Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter on prep table cook line-cut cabbage (73F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, did not dry them, went back to cook line. Discussed Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large metal bowl and plastic container in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, did not dry them, went back to cook line. Discussed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Not seen at this visit **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/29/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Fan guards Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. OM wok table, operator set up sanitizer bucket to put them in Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen- trays of raw chicken over beef, discussed proper food storage with manager on duty. Walk in cooler - raw round pork over washed cut broccoli, operator moved to bottom self Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (56F - Cold Holding) from refrigeration 1 hour ago, moved back to walk in cooler, discussed danger zone with manager on duty
- 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. Kexi S.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/29/2023 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).