CHINA GATE
12919 WALSINGHAM RD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33774
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough syrup on top of cooler on cook line
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk-in freezer
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in flour bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in dry storage
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Cook line
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and food debris on sides of fryers **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door to kitchen
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff cutting broccoli without prior washing
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler not covered **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:32 PM.
Violation category totals
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.