CANTON CHINESE RESTAURANT
101 SHAMROCK BLVD · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 342931630
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach-in freezer. Repeat from last inspection 6-19-26 **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment in back storage area between kitchen and walk-in cooler.
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee was hands in 3 compartment sink.
27-19-5Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed operator has turned off water to hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator turned water back on at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat from last inspection 6-19-26 **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat from last inspection 6-19-26 **Repeat Violation**
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 multiple food items in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Repeat from last inspection 6-19-26 **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat from last inspection 6-19-26 **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door at back of kitchen and storage area has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
36-36-4Basic – Observed several ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat from last inspection 6-9-26 **Repeat Violation**
35B-12-4Basic – Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed storage area at back of kitchen have multiple openings that do not protect area effectively.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed non working equipment and unnecessary items stored in back outside area.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food storage area.
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed operator faucet at kitchen hand wash sink leaking. Repeat from last inspection 6-19-26 **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:08 AM.
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4 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.