Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA HOUSE

2898 ALT 19 · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34683

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 5, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3691979
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13635188
DBPR license6216648

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate8 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

#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in direct contact in plastic shopping bags in freezer

#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line – broth (106F – Hot Holding), held in water bath next to woks, staff increased temperature **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

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

#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and rice bins

#4Basic23-03-4

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

#5Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Walk in cooler shelves

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not covered

#7Basic14-17-4

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

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bins in storage room containing white powders not labeled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)

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