CANTON CHINESE RESTAURANT
101 SHAMROCK BLVD, Venice FL 34293 · (941)493-2502
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid bug spray and rodent bait in back storage area. One removed items from establishment.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen dumplings stored in and in direct contact with a non-food grade plastic bag. The operator properly stored the dumplings.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple foods in the walk in cooler prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the foods were prepared within the last 2 days.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach on cooler door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in the hallway leading to the restroom.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a hand drill with metal mixing attachment used to mix sweet and sour sauce.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged onions and bagged uncooked rice on the floor in dry storage. The operator properly stored the above foods.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a rice scoop stored in 88F standing water. The operator properly stored the rice scoop.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Unsealed concrete floor in back storage area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at the hand sink in the kitchen.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut meats, cut vegetables, dumplings, cooked noodles and egg rolls in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes open gaps and holes in ceiling of storage area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal employees food in reach-in freezer and dry storage area area shelves stored with and over food served to public.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in cooler and dry storage area plastic buckets of sauce, produce and canned goods. Repeat from last inspection 3-26-25
Hole in or to wall. Observed holes and unsealed openings in walls of storage area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food storage area. Repeat from last inspection 3-26-25
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat from last inspection 3-26-25
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh chop garlic at cooks line at 69F. Operator stated it taken out of walk-in cooler 3 hours prior. Operator voluntarily disposed of garlic and replaced with fresh chopped from walk-in cooler to reach-in cooler at cooks line.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing signature and expiration dates.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat 11-5-24
Unsealed concrete floor in food storage area at back of kitchen. Repeat 11-5-24
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid bug spray and rodent bait in back storage area. One removed items from establishment.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed cabbage in walk-in-cooler.
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 in reach-in-freezer.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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.
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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed some missing dates and trainers name.
Food stored on floor. Observed rice container, bag of onions and canned good stored on floor dry storage area. Observed buckets of sauces and cut vegetables on floor in walk-in-cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food storage.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed eggrolls, noodles, chicken all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
Food stored on floor observed buckets of sauce stored on floor in Walk-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment at back store room area. Observed operator remove pesticide
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 3-3-23
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training certifications missing information. Repeat 3-3-23
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed coated wire baskets used for holding egg rolls with cracked chipped coatings. Repeat 3-3-23
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.