Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHINA 99

1467 S BELCHER RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33764

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 4, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3120884
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7662154
DBPR license6212955

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 4, 2021 12:54 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 5, 2021 9:54 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#16High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. -thank you bag used to store pork in refrigerator Operator moved to clear bag during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over cabbage in walk-in cooler -raw chicken over egg rolls in reach in freezer in storage area Discussed proper hierarchy with operator

#18High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -6 rodent droppings under shelf in dry storage area Operator began cleaning area during time of inspection. -10 rodent droppings on floor behind deep freezer adjacent of walk-in cooler in back storage area **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -sweet and sour chicken cooked on 8/2/21 Discussed date marking with operator **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic35A-20-4

Basic – Dead rodent present. -1 dead rodent behind deep freezer adjacent of walk-in cooler in back storage area

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open soda can on prep station in kitchen Operator moved during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook on cooks line

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at cooks line -wall at cooks line -ceiling vents throughout kitchen have accumulation of dust

#5Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. -at dry storage area -at cooks line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -bucket of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler Operator moved bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. -at back storage area

#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle in bread crumbs in dry storage area

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave above deep freezer have accumulation of food residue

#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink in kitchen Issued operator a hand washing sign during the inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -standing fan at front counter has accumulation of dust -reach in cooler gasket have slime at front counter -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of fryers on cooks-line have accumulation of grease

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go containers at front counter on floor

#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -sweet and sour chicken in walk-in cooler not covered

#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bread crumbs in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 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
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.