Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TOP CHINA ZHANG INC

1968 KINGS HWY · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33980

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3502031
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8888971
DBPR license1801565

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed bamboo shoots 6 lbs. 8 oz. can dented at shelf at back entrance. Operator discarded the dented can.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw beef not commercially packaged at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom of Reach in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked chicken at prep table not time marked. The operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to wash hands at handwash sink.

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the mop bucket from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed much food debris at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.

Basic 2

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handles with residue buildup.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.