TOP CHINA
3018 54 AVE S · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage a. 5lb can of hoisin sauce is dented at seams. b. 7lb can of ketchup is dented at seams. **Repeat Violation**
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots and pans in three-compartment sink without sanitizing. Operator filled chlorine sanitizer sink and returned pots and pans back to three-compartment to be re washed and sanitized. Will email DBPR Form HR 5025-910. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Sheet pans of raw chicken stored above raw pork in freezer near dry-storage. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-998. Safe Refrigerator Storage.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 1:15pm. Operator placed items in freezer. Re temp at 2:05pm a. cooked pasta (52F – Cold Holding); 43f b. cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); 40f c. raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); 38f d. tofu (47F – Cold Holding); 40f e. cooked ribs (47F – Cold Holding) 39f DBPR Form HR 5030-906. Cold Holding. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tofu opened more than 24 hours ago not date-marked. **Repeat Violation**
16-06-4Intermediate – No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink. Observed employee washing pots and pans without soap in three-compartment sink. Operator added soap. DBPR Form HR 5025-910. Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
05-14-5Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Basic 12
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted in dry-storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 5 gallon box of cooking oil is stored on floor underneath wok grill.
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster lid is broken.
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-cooler doors on cooks line are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Raw shell egg trays are reused to store utensils on cooks line.
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in exit door torn.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. From walk-cooler. a. Raw chicken in container not covered. b. Raw shrimp in container not covered. c. Raw beef in container not covered. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:16 PM.
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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.