CHINA KITCHEN
2nd Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed an uncovered receptacle in the women's restroom.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone stored above and with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black building up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a first aid kit and medical alcohol stored with food above the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed celery in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked vegetables and ready to eat sauce in the walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler/freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning**
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. **Warning**
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of hand cream stored above the make table. Operator removed the cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade bag in direct contact with food in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor, in boxes, and on top of packaged food in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on the floor of the back prep/warewashing area. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on the floor of the drink storage section in front of the restrooms. **Warning**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in a make table above the fill line: Ambient shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rodent droppings in contact with packaged rice noodles and cooking wine in the dry storage area. Operator willingly disposed of product. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (85F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been it for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a jug of dish soap stored next to cooking wine on the cook line. Operator removed the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 14 total violations (8 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).