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CHINA 88

1969 SUNSET POINT RD STE 4, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-462-5511

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215489
Grade history
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2014040671Aug 29, 2014Jan 16, 2015$800

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Raw chicken stored with raw pork in freezer not in original package. Manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler Manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - bowls in hand wash sink at cook line. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only. Manager removed bowls
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Reviewed with manager Safe Food Storage. Employee rearranged food.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - noodles 58 F was on the counter less than 30 minutes. - cut cabbage 75 F on counter under 1 hour per manager. Reviewed with manager correct cold holding of food inside reach in cooler. Manager relocated to cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked meats ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on storage shelf near mop sink. Manager labeled spray bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/08B-49-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed towel
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cooked chicken on same sheet pan bottom shelf on reach in white freezer. Employee moved.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bowl inside above deli reach in cooler line. pork (58F - Cold Holding); chicken (59F - Cold Holding) Owner removed
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit Sitting on counter beef (97F - Hot Holding); Put inside walk in cooler Sitting on front counter prep table chicken (67F - Hot Holding) Put inside walk in freezer Sitting in pan above rice cooker rice (100F - Hot Holding) Employee recook rice retemp 171 degrees
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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. Tammy has been cook for 1 year.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. O date marked of any item in walk in cooler. Manager put date mark on all products.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored in undrained ice. Shrimp in walk in cooler. Manager removed
Basic/08B-31-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Feb 14, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked noodles, cooked pork all in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. All dry bins need labels.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food ( shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.( gravy ) in cooler at cook line - manager rearranged food
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked chicken, cooked noodles in walk in cooler not date marked Reviewed date marking with manager
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Stored food ( cut broccoli, cooked pork, cut celery, shrimp ) not covered in walk in cooler - reviewed food storage with manager
Basic/08B-12-5

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.