CHINA KITCHEN
935 N BENEVA RD #719 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill bottles stored above the kitchen make table. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs stored over bottled drinks in the walk in cooler.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back kitchen hand wash sink with dirty dishes in it. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator stated they were out of hair restraints.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the hood filters above the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken defrosting in standing water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler vent.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.