CHINA CITY
603 S FORT HARRISON AVENUE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33756
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 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. Dented can of ketchup on dry storage shelf. Operator moved to segregate can to be returned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken (46°F – Cold Holding) operator moved to reach in cooler for cold holding. Chicken 41°F at 12:45pm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-18-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in freezer – all products not commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw seafood. Manager moved items to correct cooking order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 hard rodent droppings under shelf in mop sink area, 2 soft rodent droppings near mop sink, 4 hard rodent droppings observed under dry storage shelf holding bottled drinks in rear by back door, 7 hard rodent droppings under shelf holding cooking wine and vinegar in rear room with mop sink, 2 soft rodent droppings next to back door, 15 rodent droppings under bulk rice bags unable to reach to tell consistency., 4 hard rodent droppings under rice cooker and bulk rice storage at end of cook line, 2 soft rodent droppings under 3 compartment sink, 4 hard rodent droppings under shelf with bulk containers of starches and flour. 5 hard rodent droppings next to the reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
41-09-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Bottle of drain cleaner on cookline. Operator moved drain cleaner to chemical storage area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. Blade on can opener soiled with food debris. Manager sent to dish area to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 17
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Grease buildup on pipes at end of cook line. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle, reach in cooler handles, freezer handles have food debris buildup. Employee cleaned handles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-44-4Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil case on floor. Employee moved oil to shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in mop room missing. Ceiling tiles have holes in mop room and near back door. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling vents over cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards have cut marks on deli style reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint. Cook put on hat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Soiled floor drain at end of cook line. **Warning**
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cracked tiles in rear near back door. **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in reach in cooler. Manager discarded water bottle. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer in dish area has torn gasket. Walk in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. Torn foil on bottom shelves of prep tables in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls stored in walk in cooler not covered. Employee covered egg rolls. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth sanitizer bucket on the floor. Employee discarded sanitizer refilled bucket and placed on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Prepared foods in walk in cooler no labels. Raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef, cooked pork. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.