CHINA KITCHEN
2nd Avenue South
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Downtown
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 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).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of salt. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken and other meats stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator placed items on shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a mop stored in the mop bucket. Operator hung the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and touch a clean utensils without washing their hands. Instructed the operator on proper egg procedure.
- 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. Operator switched there places. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat onions. Operator removed the beef. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed above the fill line in the make table: Ambient shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in the right side kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed the utensils. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator stated they were out of hair restraints.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the hood filters above the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken defrosting in standing water. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler vent.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill bottles stored above the kitchen make table. Operator removed bottles. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs stored over bottled drinks in the walk in cooler.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back kitchen hand wash sink with dirty dishes in it. Operator removed dishes. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed the knives. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all preparation tables soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).