Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA GATE Z

14957 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3329339
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8348596
DBPR license3911716

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 6, 2023 2:49 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 7, 2023 10:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 Rodent droppings on floor behind soda reach in cooler behind counter. Approximately 12 Rodent droppings inside of hand sink next to cook line. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor underneath hand sink. 6 Rodent droppings on top of hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on floor in closet next to hot water heater. 3- rodent droppings in mop sink. 5 rodent droppings on floor beneath 3-compartment sink Approximately 15 rodent droppings on white dry storage shelving. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3-compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand wash sink next to 3-compartment sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees in kitchen not wearing hair nets. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed tub full of raw pork on floor in front of 3-compartment sink. Employee removed the tub from the floor and place on counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple rodent droppings in hand wash sink next to cook line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.