CHINA PALACE
1581 S SUMTER BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High 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.
14-86-1High 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**
Intermediate 1
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
Basic 7
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 2 dented cans on storage shelf not segregated. 1 Soy Sauce, 1 Hoisin Sauce.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on exterior screen door at back exit. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of frozen items stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – 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**
23-03-4Basic – 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.
08B-12-5Basic – 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**
42-01-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.