CHINA GOURMET
4278 53RD AVENUE EAST UNIT #3 · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over cooked pork and uncovered sauces. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of he handout in English and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken and covered sauces. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Chinese. Person in charge removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on wok station food cart Garlic in Oil fresh garlic in oil (76F – Cold Holding); egg rolls (56F – Cold Holding) Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature for approximately 1 hour and placed both food items back in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink Handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes. Person in charge removed from handwashing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Person in charge filled paper towel. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area next to triple sink and next to wok station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over wok station in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink Handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes. Person in charge removed from handwashing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted all. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:34 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.