CHINA GATE
12919 WALSINGHAM RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33774
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of oral rinse medication stored on top of stand-alone refrigerator located behind 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented # 10 can of baby corn in dry storage area in rear of establishment. **Warning**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Two 5 gallons of soy sauce buckets in walk-in has mold like growth. 5 lbs of chicken wings in walk in cooler has mold like growth. **Warning**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots without rinse and sanitization. Educated operator on proper washing in a 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade bag used to cover food in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live spider in dry goods storage area. Manager killed, removed bd sanitized the area. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked chicken in stand-alone refrigerator behind front counter. Operator stored raw chicken at the bottom of refrigerator. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat egg rolls in stand-alone freezer located in dish area behind steam table. Operator stored raw shrimp below ready to eat foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches behind refrigerator in kitchen. Manager killed, removed and sanitized the area. **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid stored under steam table located across from grill. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board above reach in cooler soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator stated Cooked chicken prepared more than 24 hours ago not date-marked. Located in stand-alone refrigerator behind front counter. Cooked ribs prepared more than 24 hours ago not date-marked. Located in stand-alone refrigerator behind front counter. Observed cooked shrimp with no date mark in stand-alone refrigerator behind 3 compartment sink. Operator stated item was cooked more than 24 hours ago. Observed cooked pork with no date mark in stand-alone refrigerator behind 3 compartment sink. Operator stated item was cooked more than 24 hours ago. **Warning**
Basic 14
35A-06-4Basic – 11 dead flies in dining room on window sill in corner. Employee removed and sanitized the area. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler door soiled with debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards above reach in cooler behind grill has deep cut marks. **Warning**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented #10 can of baby corn in dry storage area in rear of establishment it segregated. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside cabinet of prep table located across from fat fryer. 8 dead roaches under refrigerator in kitchen. Manager removed and sanitized the area. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottled water on prep table in front of fat fryer Observed employee Mountain Dew soda on prep table. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in stand -alone refrigerator not identified or segregated. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor soiled with food debris **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed tub of raw chicken on floor in walk-in cooler. Observed bowl of raw shrimp stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Bag of onions in dry storage near rear of establishment is stored on floor. Age of rice stored on floor near hand wash sink in dish area. 5 gallon bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in dish area **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in prep area soiled with food debris **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fold over trays in prep area not inverted **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Flour stored on top of stand-alone refrigerator on side of 3 compartment sink is not covered. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:41 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.