Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA GATE

12049 ANDERSON RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3424674
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8668076
DBPR license3915505

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of ground bean sauce is dented. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed 3 dented cans. **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef and shrimp in reach in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat and cooked pork and krab meat in insignia reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowl on employee hand washing sink Metal scrubber in employee hand washing sink. Mop bucket blocking employee hand washing sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed ladle in employee hand washing sink. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowls stored in bulk rice and sugar Observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed scoop without handle in center flour bin. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table in back kitchen area next to reach in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed personal mug of liquid on kitchen prep table in kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food and grease build up on floor of front service line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. White container of sugar stored on floor next to hand sink. bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Cooking oil stored on floor next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.