CHINA CITY
603 S FORT HARRISON AVENUE, Clearwater FL 33756 · 727.462.0066
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at front counter. 1 live in mop sink area. Flies did not land on food-contact surfaces during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018018364 | Mar 29, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 | $800 |
| 3--2016031436 | Jun 3, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine next to hand wash sink accumulated with black substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Serving tray in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Showed operator options for probe thermometer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go container used as scoop in sugar. Operator removed.
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Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in top section of white reach-in freezer.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood board used to store sauce buckets off floor in walk in. Discussed with operator.
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food buildup between cracks.
Cracked lid on container of rice in kitchen near bbq oven.
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen begin engaging in food preparation, touching clean utensils without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer located at front counter solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer solution. Rechecked reading 50ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked pork and chicken opened more than 24 hours ago in walk-in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is soiled with food buildup between cracks.
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.
Cracked lid on container of rice in kitchen near bbq oven.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Sheet pans of frozen raw chicken stored above sheet pans of frozen raw beef stored inside walk in freezer. Employee stored items based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizing solution testing at 200+ ppm. Manager replenished sanitizer bucket and chemical is now testing at 100 ppm.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked shrimp, chicken and noodles covered with plastic wrap inside walk in cooler and prep table. Manager uncovered items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance observed inside ice machine interior.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. At hand sink across from cook line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on 2/1/2024.
Food stored on floor. Cases of raw chicken stored on floor in front of three compartment sink. Manager moved item off floor.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at prep sink next to hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Training Hui Zhu 7/15/19 expired 7/15/24. CFM training for Barbara is current
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Soiled cutting board at cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. Reviewed with manager.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface - lids of bulk containers in dry storage area. Review3c with manager.
Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation and rusted interior surface in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled with dust accumulation on floor fan in food prep area.
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers ( boxes ) used for food storage - direct contact with food ( egg rolls ) in freezer next to woks.
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. -Trays of raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer Reviewed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 47 F, shrimp 46 F, cooked pork 50 F, cooked vegetables 53 F in cooler opposite woks - hydrated noodles on storage area 60 F, cut chicken 75 F on floor under triple sink Temperatures taken this morning. Reviewed with manager. Manager placed food on ice.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at prep sink next to hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Training Hui Zhu 7/15/19 expired 7/15/24. CFM training for Barbara is current
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris -Soiled cutting board at cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trays stored in hand wash sink in food prep area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Manager removed trays
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, wontons prepared 2 days prior per manager not date marked in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. Reviewed with manager.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface - lids of bulk containers in dry storage area. Review3c with manager.
Food ( containers of sauce and raw chicken ) stored on floor in walk in cooler. Hydrated noodles in container on floor in food prep area -cut raw chicken in containers on floor under triple sink. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated food.
Interior of freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation and rusted interior surface in back kitchen. Reviewed with manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled with dust accumulation on floor fan in food prep area.
Stored food ( cut vegetables, cooked rice ) not covered in walk in cooler.Reviewed with manager.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 25 ppm chlorine at front counter. Manager changed solution. Recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil 56 F, cooked pork 47 F in cooler at cook line - manager took temperatures - manager placed food in walk in freezer for quick chill down recheck at 3:15 pm 40:F cooked pork, 46 F garlic and oil
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired over 60 days
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked chicken not date marked in walk in cooler- manager date marked food
Food ( containers of sauce) stored on floor in kitchen -reviewed with manager
Stored food ( cooked chicken, cut lettuce ) not covered in walk in cooler - manager covered food.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of onions) stored with ready-to-eat food ( container of cut lettuce ) in walk in cooler -reviewed food storage with manager - manager rearranged food
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand-alone freezer located next to walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line. Side of fat fryer soiled with grease and food debris Gasket on walk-in cooler.
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate18 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Tylenol stored on top of reach-in cooler. Operator removed medication
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly at front counter. 1 live in mop sink area. Flies did not land on food-contact surfaces during inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags in stand-alone freezer next to walk-in cooler. Garbage used to cover chicken in walk-in cooler.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near walk-in cooler has chunks of food inside bowl.
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 has no proof for dishwasher and recently hired cook. Printed employee health agreement and employees signed agreement.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired 60 days ago.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At stand-alone refrigerator located at front counter Cooked chicken Cooked pork Cooked rice Held more than 24 hours without date-mark.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In bug zapper at back door of kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside cooked chicken at stand-alone refrigerator front counter. Bowl stored inside rice container. Bowl stored inside salt container located near 3 compartment sink. Bowl inside garlic in water in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in walk-in cooler. Employee labels food and segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of reach-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid located near walk-in cooler. Sugar container cracked lid.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon cook oil stored on floor in dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand-alone freezer located next to walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink located near walk-in cooler. Printed sign; operated placed near hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in coolers on cook line. Side of fat fryer soiled with grease and food debris Gasket on walk-in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee removed drink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored at front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle located underneath prep table in dish area. Sugar labeled flour in container near 3 compartment sink.
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.