PORT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte County

TOP CHINA ZHANG INC

1968 KINGS HWY, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33980

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Nov 18, 2025
City
PORT CHARLOTTE
County
Charlotte
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-28-4

Detail 24198642

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on soiled clothes and then handling clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24198647

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-15-4

Detail 24198645

Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed residue buildup on drain boards at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the drain boards. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24198643

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24198644

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24198646

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid at dumpster pad. Operator closed the dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 23991311

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. Observed open package on tray of raw chicken over raw beef at reach in freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23991309

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stain cutting board at Make Table.

16-07-4

Detail 23991312

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of debris at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23991313

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom not tight fitting. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23991308

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23991310

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with food grade plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-27-4

Detail 23528299

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 23528294

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator.

02C-02-5

Detail 23528296

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 23528298

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of the foodhandler training certificate.

08B-36-4

Detail 23528293

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked chicken exposed to splash next to kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the food item from splash. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23528295

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23528297

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue buildup in the interior of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 23162389

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.

08A-02-6

Detail 23162396

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

03F-02-5

Detail 23162391

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

12A-03-4

Detail 23162395

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 23162390

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23162392

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

23-24-4

Detail 23162394

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

13-03-4

Detail 23162393

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

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-28-4

Detail 23070026

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soil shirt and then engaged in touching clean utensils without washing hands. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23070020

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23070021

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23070023

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cold holding unit handles soiled at kitchen. Operator cleaned the handles. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23070024

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item on floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23070025

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris at flour containers. Operator cleaned the containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23070022

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable containers not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-13-5

Detail 22491869

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 22491866

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. Observed open packaging of raw chicken over open packaging of raw pork at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items at Reach in Freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 22491863

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 and egg rolls not time marked at prep table next to cookline. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22491862

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. Provided the form. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22491867

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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22491865

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22491868

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of whole onions on floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22491864

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg, and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. Educated the operator.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-13-5

Detail 22224433

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw eggs and chicken over sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.

08A-04-5

Detail 22224436

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22224434

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. Handed the operator the written procedure. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22224438

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. Operator completed the documents by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-38-5

Detail 22224437

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator able to provide chlorine sanitizer by the end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22224435

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom.

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-29-4

Detail 21670251

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 21670253

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21670249

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 chicken at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21670250

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board at make table.

53B-02-5

Detail 21670255

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

31B-03-4

Detail 21670252

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21670254

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at unisex restroom.

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-17-6

Detail 21326726

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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21326725

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21326727

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21326724

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on flour containers. Operator cleaned the containers. Corrected On-Site

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 21132888

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

08A-17-6

Detail 21132891

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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21132889

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 chicken and egg rolls at prep table cookline. Operator time marked the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21132887

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 21132886

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21132890

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl at bag of rice. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20525387

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat wonton at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 20525391

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. Observed raw chicken over raw seafood at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20525389

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed wonton cooked on 09/19/20 at Make Table. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 20525390

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20525388

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed mini-bowl at rice bag. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20525392

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at cookline handwash sink. Repeat Violation

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 20437711

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. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20437706

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals close to multiple rice containers. Operator removed to safe and proper location by ware washing area on the floor underneath the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20437707

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 20437710

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at ware washing area. Operator placed the ceiling tile in proper place. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20437709

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils at prep table by front counter. Operator removed the water from the container. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20437708

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at flour container. Operator labeled the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation