CHINA PALACE
1581 S SUMTER BLVD · NORTH PORT · Sarasota County · FL 34287
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Dayquil and assorted other medications stored above prep table across from wok station.
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by hot water tank blocked with milk crates, chemicals in 5 gallon bucket and mop bucket.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by hot waer tank no soap at handwashing snk
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust in walk in cooler on shelving
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking of prepared items in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on back side of handles on equipment in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed opened water bottle on shelf above prep table and reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets needing replacement on walk in cooler door
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on screen back door **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored food in walk in cooler with no covers onthem
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket not properly stored
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several green and blue storage containers with out labels on them in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.