CHINA 1 PALMETTO CORP
613 E 10 ST · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed six dented cans of hoisin sauce. Owner removed.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil at wok station. Owner stated had been out at 10:00am. Operator put in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan. Owner had employees complete while inspector there. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can used as scoop in rice container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in food prep area in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from water bottle. Employee threw bottle away. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on bakers rack with spices in kitchen. Employee removed phone.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with no hair restraint.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce stored on the floor. Owner moved off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with buildup of grease.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee opened water Bottle in flip top cooler. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on rear exterior kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed can of tools stored on shelf next to food items in kitchen. Owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed whole chicken thawing in three part sink with no running water.owner put under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:27 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.