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CHINA 99

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3351752
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8371012
DBPR license6212955

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented can of oyster sauce.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings near rear reach In coolers 1 rodent droppings in facility bathroom 1 rodent droppings employee bath 1 rodent droppings under crib in dinner room. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#12High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks coming from drain pipe in back of restaurant, rub marks on pipes in back storage freezer area.

#13High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee working with food not changing gloves as needed.

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate11-03-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated on big 6 and reporting restricting and excluding of sick employees.

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled at cook line

#16Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Sweet and sour chicken made yesterday no date marks.

Basic 9

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

#2Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of oyster sauce in dry storage. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under cook line.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Crib in front of restaurant near bathrooms.

#6Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with slimy debris.

#8Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Right at entry of establishment very strong oder in rear storage area. Pipe is coming out of ground.

#9Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth in use.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.