Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHINA PALACE

1581 S SUMTER BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3623396
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10917139
DBPR license6804622

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented 1 can of Koon Chun Double Dark Soy Sauce 60 FL. OZ and 1 can of Koon Chun Hoisin Sauce 5 LB can on dry storage shelf.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed "T shirt" bags being used for food storage in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.

Basic 7

#1Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 2 dented cans on storage shelf not segregated. 1 Soy Sauce, 1 Hoisin Sauce.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on exterior screen door at back exit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of frozen items stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching sugar in storage container. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled with black mold like substance.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed frozen meat in walk in freezer not covered. Observed broccoli, boneless spare ribs and other food prep products in walk in cooler all not covered for protection. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops inside mop bucket, not hung up properly. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.