CHINA KITCHEN
935 N BENEVA RD #719 · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of hand cream stored above the make table. Operator removed the cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade bag in direct contact with food in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor, in boxes, and on top of packaged food in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on the floor of the back prep/warewashing area. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on the floor of the drink storage section in front of the restrooms. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in a make table above the fill line: Ambient shell eggs (65F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rodent droppings in contact with packaged rice noodles and cooking wine in the dry storage area. Operator willingly disposed of product. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (85F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been it for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a jug of dish soap stored next to cooking wine on the cook line. Operator removed the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:04 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.