CHINA CHEF
1131 S TOLEDO BLADE BLVD #86 · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34288
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and store knives used to cut raw chicken without sanitizing the knives. The operator removed the knives and placed in the dish area for proper sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with multiple cooked food products in the walk in freezer.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler nearest the soda cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the container used to store uncooked rice soiled.
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for flour. The operator discarded the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal belongings stored with dry goods in the storage area. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket on the white stand up freezer nearest the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed a frozen raw chicken breast on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator discarded the raw chicken breast. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of noodles stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the box of noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water in the kitchen. The operator removed the water and stored the chicken in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:05 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 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.