Inspection Report

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GOLDEN CHINA

24123 PEACHLAND BLVD UNIT A1 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33954-3763

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3722226
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13760719
DBPR license1801196

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#11High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed boxes of medicine stored on a sheet pan above uncooked egg roll wraps. The operator properly stored the medicines. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of bamboo shoots in dry storage. Observed one 5 pound can of oyster sauce in dry storage. The operator segregated the dented cans for return. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#13High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash hands with no soap then handle clean equipment. Educated the employee on proper handwashing. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork stored over containers of sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach behind a bag of uncooked rice near the rear exit. The operator killed and removed the roach. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts (51F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken, cooked egg rolls, and raw shell eggs held under time as public health control with no time marks. The operator placed time marks on the food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to the mop sink.

#19High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed an employee wiping a food preparation table with a chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. The operator re-sanitized the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#20Intermediate16-43-4

Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 3/2018.

Basic 10

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches in the kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches in the hallway leading to the restrooms.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone and wallet stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler and near plastic to go containers. The operator properly stored the personal belongings. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of unwashed carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed 2 boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed multiple foods stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

#5Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls underneath the hood filters.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in the black single door reach-in freezer.

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife stored in a crack between the reach in cooler and a food prep table on the cook line. The operator removed the knife for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed salt stored uncovered in dry storage. Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. The operator covered the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered egg rolls stored underneath paper towels exposing the food to drips. The operator moved the egg rolls from underneath the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.