CHINA 99
1467 S BELCHER RD, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727.531.2633
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks coming from drain pipe in back of restaurant, rub marks on pipes in back storage freezer area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023039199 | Jun 27, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2021037788 | Aug 4, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach for laundry use and not for use on food contact surfaces. Manager purchased the bleach to use on food contact surfaces
Raw animal food ( raw chicken) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( sauce) in walk in cooler Reviewed with manager
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer chest - not all products commercially packaged opposite walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked broccoli 72 F less than 2 hours. Manager moved broccoli to walk in cooler
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink ( triple sink). Redirected employee to wash hands at hand wash sink.
Food-contact surface ( cutting board ) soiled/stained with food debris at cook line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( cooked meat ) prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in storage area near walk in cooler and storage room -soiled walls in kitchen
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. A new cutting board was received but needs to be cut to size prior to use
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment- between reach in cooler and prep table at cook line
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt or dust. -Heavily soiled shelves in walk in cooler - soiled shelves at cook line and storage room -Soiled outer surfaces of food storage containers under table near hand wash sink - outside surface of white refrigerator in the front counter area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues Soiled interior of white refrigerator near fryer
Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler.
Jan 21, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade accumulated with food debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Spoke with operator about tight fitting door requirement.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used to scoop dry rice in dry storage bin. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator relocated.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between cooler and prep table. Operator relocated knife.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered container.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Discarded furniture around dumpster.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in freezer in storage area -Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken in cardboard. Manager changed chicken to food grade containers ( corrected on site )
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. Reviewed with manager safe food storage. Manager rearranged food
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. Emailed to manager the handouts for clean up in Chinese and English
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained/ soiled cutting board in cook line area. Reviewed with manager
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area and front counter areas. Manager labeled spray bottles
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table opposite woks.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line and front counter areas
Stored food( cut vegetables, cooked pork ) not covered in walk in cooler
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Need flashlight to see the back area of walk in cooler.
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Low main storage inside to go bag. Employee removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bowl inside deli reach in cooler Low main (45F - Cold Holding) Owner put inside white stand alone reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Owner replaced
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense deli reach in cooler. Owner removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-24
During inspection observed heads of cabbage on walk in cooler shelves no wrapper or protection. Employee moved
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of bottom reach in cooler broken silver bottom front of house near white cooler.
Food stored in undrained ice. Bean sprouts in reach in cooler. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm now 50 ppm
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Hydrogen peroxide on shelf of hand wash sink. Employee moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line deli cooler bean sprouts (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to walk in fridge
During inspection observed large pan of raw chicken being stored on top of the trash can. Employee moved. Cleaned bottom on pan.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table next to white reach in fridge. Employee moved.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed to go container inside rice cooker
Food stored on floor. Observed Large storage containers of cut up raw pork stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer both in back of restaurant.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between crack of prep table and deli cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth chlorine was 0 ppm now 50 ppm. Manager fixed.
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled at cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Crib in front of restaurant near bathrooms.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with slimy debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Right at entry of establishment very strong oder in rear storage area. Pipe is coming out of ground.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth in use.
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented can of oyster sauce.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings near rear reach In coolers 1 rodent droppings in facility bathroom 1 rodent droppings employee bath 1 rodent droppings under crib in dinner room.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks coming from drain pipe in back of restaurant, rub marks on pipes in back storage freezer area.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee working with food not changing gloves as needed.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated on big 6 and reporting restricting and excluding of sick employees.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled at cook line
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. Sweet and sour chicken made yesterday no date marks.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of oyster sauce in dry storage. Employee moved
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Crib in front of restaurant near bathrooms.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with slimy debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Right at entry of establishment very strong oder in rear storage area. Pipe is coming out of ground.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth in use.
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.