CHINA PALACE
1581 S SUMTER BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 dented cans of soy sauce in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for return. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade plastic bags used to store rangoons in the reach in freezer behind the front counter.
03F-02-5High 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. Observed cooked rice held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator stated the rice has been held outside of refrigeration for approximately one hour. The operator placed a time on the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork prepared on site with no date mark when removed from the freezer for thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the pork was placed in the walk in for thawing the day prior to inspection.
Basic 5
14-13-4Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a non-food grade drill with an attachment used to mix sauce. The body of the drill that may come in contact with food is not cleanable.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer behind the front counter.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for cooked pork not stored above the food in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for the reach in cooler with a black slime-like buildup.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:48 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.