CHINA CITY
603 S FORT HARRISON AVENUE · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33756
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers ( boxes ) used for food storage – direct contact with food ( egg rolls ) in freezer next to woks .
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -Trays of raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer Reviewed with manager .
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 47 F, shrimp 46 F , cooked pork 50 F, cooked vegetables 53 F in cooler opposite woks – hydrated noodles on storage area 60 F, cut chicken 75 F on floor under triple sink Temperatures taken this morning . Reviewed with manager . Manager placed food on ice . **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at prep sink next to hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager .
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Training Hui Zhu 7/15/19 expired 7/15/24 . CFM training for Barbara is current
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Soiled cutting board at cook line
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trays stored in hand wash sink in food prep area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Manager removed trays **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork , wontons prepared 2 days prior per manager not date marked in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface – lids of bulk containers in dry storage area . Review3c with manager .
08B-38-4Basic – Food ( containers of sauce and raw chicken ) stored on floor in walk in cooler . Hydrated noodles in container on floor in food prep area -cut raw chicken in containers on floor under triple sink . Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-36-5Basic – Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation and rusted interior surface in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager .
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled with dust accumulation on floor fan in food prep area .
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food ( cut vegetables, cooked rice ) not covered in walk in cooler .Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 25 ppm chlorine at front counter. Manager changed solution . Recheck 100 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.