CHINA GATE Z
14957 N FLORIDA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33613
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed meat being stored in grocery bags in the walk in freezer. Explained to the operator that food items need to be stored in food grade bags/containers.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container of raw beef stored under two containers of raw chicken. Manager corrected storage so that the raw chicken was under the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator a copy of procedures. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a stained cutting board on the flip top unit on the cook line.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a hand washing sink being blocked by a small storage rack. Explained to operator that hand washing sinks need to be accessible at all times.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager stated that he is eating for the test kit to come in.
Basic 7
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents damaged/soiledwith accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed two damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cut marks on the flip top unit on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of carrots on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed items 6 inches off the floor. Observed three cases of chicken on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager placed items six inches off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
43-01-4Basic – Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed a sleeping cot in the front service area.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of poster. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up in between cooking equipment on the cook line. Observed the gaskets being soiled in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.