CHINA GOURMET
4278 53RD AVENUE EAST UNIT #3 · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on cooks line chicken (72F – Cold Holding); butter (73F – Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out of the refrigerator for approximately 1.5 hours.Person in charge placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.observed walk-in cooler cooked pork not date marked when pulled from freezer. Person in charge stated it was pulled on 7/26/27 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the pad around dumpster.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Person in charge removed and placed in dishwasher area. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. .observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing door. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.