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 dateDecember 1, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3389400
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8494035
DBPR license3911716

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 1, 2023 3:10 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 2, 2023 10:11 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate1 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 3

#2High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags in reach in cooler to store some food product. **Warning**

Warning
#3High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed lettuce stored under raw beef. Operator removed the lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 16- Observed under three tier wire shelf near back door Operator discarded droppings then cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 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.