CHINA PALACE
1581 S SUMTER BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic to go bags in direct contact with raw beef in the walk in freezer.
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the three compartment sink. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 2
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. The operator covered the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – The rear exit screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:37 PM.
Violation category totals
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.