MAINLAND CHINA BISTRO

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired DEC 1 2025. Operator renewed during inspection. Confirmation number 257469015 Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open duck stored over ready to eat dumplings in front chest freezer Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. In kitchen right flip top cooler raw shell eggs over ready to eat sauces. 2. At kitchen left flip top cooler observed raw shrimp over ready to eat sauces. Operator properly inverted all foods Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen middle flip top cooler tofu (48F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed food on ice to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tiger sugar area steam table cooked boba (125F - Hot Holding). Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Employee turned up heat on u it to reheat boba Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator remade solution solution solution tested 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certifications expired between July and August of 2025 Warning

Basic - Dish rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on prep table. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in prep area stored between tables. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cook line microwave contains food debris Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water Warning

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dish area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed at callback same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep shelf in wait station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: Observed at callback same. Operator properly stored items Time Extended Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. To cover fried tofu and sliced peppers. Operator removed Observed in reach in cooler on cook line containers of diced peppers and sliced oranges covered with Non-food grade paper/paper towel. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs store on top of cans of coke in flip top unit at dessert station. Operator removed eggs and placed in another cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and chicken stored over buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE sauce in lower portion of flip top cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler for. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scoop stored in hand washing sink at dessert station

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dessert station Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Flour,sugar,salt operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Storage area

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In preparation area

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Starbucks cup stored on top of small flip top unit

Basic - 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 unenclosed beverage container on top of small flip top cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf at dessert station Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce plastic buckets in contact with floor in storage area.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and spoon stored in standing water temperature 108F by rice cookers Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In prep aera and cook line.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw duck 30F defrosting inside prep sink without running water .

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket quaternary 0 Ppm at wait station

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers flour sugar salt Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal cellphone and then handheld soup ladle without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over soft uncooked noodles in center flip top two door.. operator properly inverted Corrected On-Site

High 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. Non commercially packed Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in freezer. Operator properly separated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink by chest freezer Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at prep area employee hand sink. Operator provided soap Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin by back exit door soiled with mold like substance Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for rice soup in prep area rice containers. Operator removed bowls Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Open employee beverage on flip top cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in two door cooler next to soup base. Operator discarded employee food Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on small kitchen flip top cooler. Operator removed phone Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food equipment in standing water 79F. Operator washed rinsed and sanitized and stored dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice containers not labeled in prep area. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at prep area employee hand sink. Operator provided soap Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed at callback- same Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat cauliflower, raw shrimp stored above tofu in left side 2 door flip top on cook line. Operator reorganized. Raw beef stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided for triple sink

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach Ney to back door in kitchen area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 dead roach at not in use front line corner. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed at ice machine. Operator removed, discarded ice Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup up on walk-in freezer condenser and shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Next unannounced Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed on side of fryer on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Next unannounced inspection Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Sanitizer pump repaired, no sanitizer chemicals available. Machine at 0 ppm chlorine. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 1) At soup station cooked wonton strips in box originally from raw chicken storage. 2) In walk in cooler cooked tempura chicken in boxes originally from raw chicken storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same 1) wontons properly stored at soup station 2) tempura chicken in walk-in cooler in boxes originally from raw chicken Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Trays of raw wrapped chicken above cases of shrimp. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Wrapped trays of raw beef and chicken above cases of shrimp. Employee rearranged for proper separation. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in two bottles at end of counter in dining room closest to restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Unknown substance in bottle on counter in dining room. Employee labeled bottle. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink beside office due to damaged faucet handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection toon same. Damaged faucet handle not repaired, no hot water. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining shelves in back storage area behind kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing/damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand sink beside office stripped and not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use scoops stored in unclean water at 37°F. Operator discarded and place scoops in hot water at 184°F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. A poster has been given to the operator.

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator replenished soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken was cooked on 03/22/2023.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard boxes used to line shelves in dry storage area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored in plate used to serve customer. Operator removed plate and send to dishwashing area to be washed and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored on walk-in freezer and cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -Observed scoop with handle stored in ice machine.

Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Operator turn water into dipperwell. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at a hand sink next to cookline.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several containers with uncovered TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish thawing in standing water at prep sink.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on wall next to cooking oil tank.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 badly dented cans with soy sauce in dry storage.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Observed a food employee return from outside. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Observed multiple employees touching cooked pork with bare hands. Educate employees. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall next to exit door.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed license expired on 12/01/2022.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken hot held at 109°F at cookline. Per operator, chicken cooked 1.5 hours prior to the start of inspection. Advice operator to reheat item to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed container and utensils stored in handwash sink at ice cream station.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager returns during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked on 12/13/2022

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed employees training certification expired on 7/1/2020.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense mixed vegetables in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prep station. .

Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. -Observed in- use scoop stored in dipperwell with no running water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of slime buildup on reach in cooler gaskets at front line kitchen.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed various containers with TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls throughout prep station. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed several in-use wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer solution.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen area

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored inside handwash sink in kitchen

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked pork in walk in cooler.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed a buildup of mold like substances in ice machine machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout lids stored on dry storage floor.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed various uncovered foods items stored in walk-in cooler. -Observed unwashed container with onions stored over soy sauce in walk in cooler.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall at prep station. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer and cooler floor. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed buildup of food and rust in Amana microwave on cook line. -Observed interior of Atosa refrigerator soiled with old food residue. -Observed old food residue buildup on slicer and blade. -Observed heavy buildup of mold like substances in ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed celery stored over cooked meat in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-16: Time Extended