CHINA GATE Z
North Florida Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33613
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in disrepair and with water stains in the kitchen near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the old license being displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes of meat being stored on the floor in the freezer and two 5 gallon buckets of sauce in the walk in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted shelves at the bottom of the prep tables in the kitchen on the cook line. Observed grease build up on the hood system. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rusted and food soiled can opener on the prep table on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed the importance and usage of a test kit. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed 10 soiled and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area by the cook line and dish washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed 10 soiled and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area by the cook line and dish washing area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with cut marks throughout it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed a cutting board with cut marks throughout it **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager a copy of poster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager a copy of poster. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler door and all reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler door and all reach in coolers **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed the screen door torn and door frame in disrepair at the kitchen back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed the screen door torn and door frame in disrepair at the kitchen back door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed a rusted can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided when asked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No test kit provided when asked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager couldn't provide a thermometer when asked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Manager couldn't provide a thermometer when asked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents damaged/soiledwith accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cut marks on the flip top unit on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed items 6 inches off the floor. Observed three cases of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager placed items six inches off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 43-01-4:Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed a sleeping cot in the front service area.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of poster. **Repeat Violation**
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up in between cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed the gaskets being soiled in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat being stored in grocery bags in the walk in freezer. Explained to the operator that food items need to be stored in food grade bags/containers.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container of raw beef stored under two containers of raw chicken. Manager corrected storage so that the raw chicken was under the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a stained cutting board on the flip top unit on the cook line.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand washing sink being blocked by a small storage rack. Explained to operator that hand washing sinks need to be accessible at all times.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager stated that he is eating for the test kit to come in.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed 10 soiled and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area by the cook line and dish washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed 10 soiled and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area by the cook line and dish washing area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with cut marks throughout it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed a cutting board with cut marks throughout it **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of chicken, vegetable and sauces stored in the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed sauces and a bag of carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 36-62-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Light not functioning in the kitchen on the cook line and the dish washing area. **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager a copy of poster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager a copy of poster. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler door and all reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler door and all reach in coolers **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed the screen door torn and door frame in disrepair at the kitchen back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed the screen door torn and door frame in disrepair at the kitchen back door. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed a rusted can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided when asked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No test kit provided when asked. **Time Extended**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager couldn't provide a thermometer when asked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Manager couldn't provide a thermometer when asked. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed an expired safe staff certificate for the only other employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed an expired safe staff certificate for the only other employee. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge observed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge observed. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles that were prepared the day before with no date marking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed cooked noodles that were prepared the day before with no date marking. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
9
Basic
9
Total
23
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line the shelves of the walk in cooler and under the prep table on the cook line. **Warning**
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed 10 soiled and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area by the cook line and dish washing area. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with cut marks throughout it. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach under the three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches under the flip top unit on the cook line. 1 dead roach under the prep on the cook line. 2 dead roach by the handwashing sink next to the cook line. 1 dead roach under the fryers on the cook line. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of chicken, vegetable and sauces stored in the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager a copy of poster. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler door and all reach in coolers **Warning**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed the screen door torn and door frame in disrepair at the kitchen back door. **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 flying around the kitchen. **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests droppings present. 1 lizard dropping by the back kitchen door. 1 roach casing under the cook line. 7 spider webs on the make line and storage rack. **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches by the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen next to the three compartment sink. 1 live roach under the cook line. 2 live roaches in the box of sleeves for their egg rolls and other items. 1 live roach on the spice rack on the cook line. **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent dropping by the back door of the kitchen. 1 rodent droppings above the soap dispenser. 9 rodent droppings on the speed rack next to the three compartment sink. 2 rodent droppings on the can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. 3 rodent droppings next to the handwashing sink next to the cook line. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food being cross contaminated. Observed a strainer with pieces of fried chicken resting on an egg shell cartons with 5 roaches walk around it on the cook line. Stop sale issued. **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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Warning**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on cook line being blocked by rice cooker and containers of rice. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided when asked. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen. Manager replaced paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager couldn't provide a thermometer when asked. **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. Observed an expired safe staff certificate for the only other employee. **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. No proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge observed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 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. Observed cooked noodles that were prepared the day before with no date marking. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 23 total violations (5 high priority, 9 intermediate, 9 basic).