Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHINA GATE

12919 WALSINGHAM RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33774

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3680155
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13570953
DBPR license6215049

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw beef over dumplings on rack in walk in freezer

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over bell,peppers in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Storage bins for flour, corn starch soiled Cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Training dates are updated on old certificates **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 12

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Cooler shelves repaired with duct tape **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in dry storage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Behind front counter

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items uncovered in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing at room temp in triple sink, moved to walk in cooler

#11Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bean sprouts over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler

#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
5 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.