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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of soy sauce in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for return. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee rinse a soiled sheet pan with only water then put away without sanitizing. The employee properly rewashed and sanitized the sheet pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper menus used to line sheet pans in direct contact with cooked chicken.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over eel sauce in the reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground pork stored over whole-muscle intact beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-36-4Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked pork prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark. The operator date marked the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk in freezer door handle soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Observed the door handles for top portion of the reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored on food preparation tables. Observed employee personal belongings stored with packaged dry goods in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **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 the scoop handles used for flour and sugar not stored above the foods. The operator properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The operator removed the wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gaskets for the 2-door reach in cooler at the entrance to the kitchen soiled with a black substance.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and cooked pork thawing at room temperature. The operator stored the above foods in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.