Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA GOURMET

9435 S SUNCOAST BLVD · HOMOSASSA · Citrus County · FL 34446

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3417042
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8595872
DBPR license1901242

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#15High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaned soiled wok, then began to work with clean utensils without hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with operator.

#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef above prepared vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer/blade soiled

Basic 14

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop for uncooked rice

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area

#3Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean hotel pans stored on soiled rolling rack

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of soy sauce buckets.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid rusting **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled Walls near three compartment sink soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Reach in freezer door handle soiled Shelves under prep tables soiled Rice container lid soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#10Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear screen door not self closing. Main door left propped open.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line Reach-in-Cooler interior soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Flour bin uncovered

#14Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.