CHINA GOURMET

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/ exhaust system over wok station.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. . Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of building.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in main kitchen area frying oil and soy sauce bucket stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of building.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.observed in main kitchen area Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200 ppm); Person in charge diluted and Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine retested 100ppm). Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Still no proof Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over wok station in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of building.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain under reach in cooler across from handwashing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Still slow drain causing water on floor Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over cooked pork and uncovered chicken soup base. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of he handout in English,Chinese and Spanish . Person in charge removed raw chicken and covered base.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken 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 in walk in cooler raw chicken over raw ground pork. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English, Chinese and Spanish Person in charge removed chickenAs a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on wok station line table fresh garlic in oil (59F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (68F- Cold Holding) Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature for approximately 1.5 hour and placed both food items back in the reach in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense raw rice. Person in charge removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system over wok station.

Basic - Multiple Food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area next to triple sink and next to wok station.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over wok station in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on south end of building.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line garlic in oil (76F - Cold Holding); chicken (70F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they had been on the food preparation table approximately 1 hour and placed they back in the kitchen reach in cooler . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over wok station in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink Handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes. Person in charge removed from handwashing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Shrimp bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed from floor.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted all. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler and reach in freezer multiple food items not covered.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over cooked pork and uncovered sauces. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of he handout in English and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw chicken and covered sauces. 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 in walk in cooler raw chicken over raw beef. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout in English and Chinese. Person in charge removed chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on wok station food cart Garlic in Oil fresh garlic in oil (76F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (56F - Cold Holding) Educated person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated they had been out at room temperature for approximately 1 hour and placed both food items back in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink Handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes. Person in charge removed from handwashing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Person in charge filled paper towel. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in back kitchen area next to triple sink and next to wok station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over wok station in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink Handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes. Person in charge removed from handwashing sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted all. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen, employee returned to kitchen area from outside of building,put on gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Employee grabbed single service container food contact service for food order. Stopped employee and educated Person in charge on glove use and hand washing procedures. Employee discarded single service container,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Chicken over cooked Noodles and sauces. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed and printed a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on wok station food cart Garlic in Oil (68F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that it had been on the cart for approximately 1 hour and placed it back in the Reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in back kitchen area by 3 compartment sink Handwashing sink filled with soiled dishes. Person in charge removed from handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by wok station and by utility sink. Person in charge filled paper towels Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice in back kitchen area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over wok station in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout main kitchen area soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Reach in coolers and Reach in freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on South exit of kitchen.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted all. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink in back area of main kitchen. Educated Person in charge. Person in charge washed their hands in hand washing sink. 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in main kitchen area. Person in charge put on hair restraint and washed hands. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents dripping with grease Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Raw shrimp in a bucket and a bag of carrots stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Educated Person in charge on food storage. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service items stored upright. Educated Person in charge on storage of SS items Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Chicken over cooked noodles Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

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 in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed raw chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed In Walk in cooler Pork,Chicken and beef no date mark. Person in charge stated that they were prepared on 1/20/23 Educated Person in charge on date marking foods. Person in charge date marked all 3 items 1/20/23 - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor throughout kitchen area. Educated Person in charge on food storage. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents dripping with grease Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service items stored upright. Educated Person in charge on storage of SS items Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents dripping with grease Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen area Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-31: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef. Manager removed chicken. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink by wok station blocked by gas rice cooker.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook in kitchen. Stopped cook and explained proper protocol for hair restraint. Cook put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed grease droplets on entire hood system above wow area and fryers.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor in main kitchen area. Manager removed from floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in Walk in cooler,Walk in freezer and Reach in cooler in main kitchen area. Observed Walk in cooler door handle soiled. Observed microwave soiled inside and out side.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor. Manager removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with grease behind cooks line.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil on line at 76°. Operator said the garlic was out for almost 2 hours. I advised operator to keep smaller amounts out at a time and they returned garlic to cooler to bring down temperature. Also explained time as a public health control. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on y attachment at mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stored items in Hand washing sink. Operator removed Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Hand washing sink. Operator corrected by adding paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered container in unisex bathroom.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of oil and sauce stored on floor in back storage area. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in Walkin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup of ice in Reach in chest freezers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood and hood filters.