CHINA GATE
11336 RIDGE RD, New Port Richey FL 34654 · 727-859-9828
Last inspected May 29, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on hinge of 3 door lift top cooler on cook line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029488 | Apr 18, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2018041488 | Jun 19, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice cooked at 11:00am did not reach temperature of 70 with in 2 hours 2:30pm. Operator placed in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked yesterday in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator dated chicken during inspection.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used to cover fresh cut broccoli. Operator removed cloth
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
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Food stored on floor. Fryer oil x2 stored on the floor. Operator moved the oil a minimum of 6" off the floor
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut into a scoop. Operator discarded jug
Stored food not covered. Multiple raw vegetables cut and prepped not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered vegetables during inspection
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Multiple nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Discussed with operator.
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 stored over raw beef in freezer near three compartment sink. Discussed proper storage with operator.
2 spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath three compartment sink.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Raw chicken on trays over raw beef in vertical freezer by 3 compartment sink. Operator moved chicken to bottom
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil, made at approximately 11 am, on crash cart -garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil, made at approximately 11 am, on crash cart -garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowls in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table on cook line, moved to bottom shelf
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over sauces, operator moved eggs to bottom shelf In vertical freezer- raw chicken over pork, operator moved pork to top
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding), moved back to walk in cooler recheck, still 46F
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli being cut, taken straight out of case, discussed washing before cutting
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, 35F, moved to dosing and turned water on.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. In vertical freezer- trays of raw chicken over raw beef, operator move beef to top
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wok table, moved to bucket Towel bucket 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm
Apr 18, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, did not dry them, went back to cook line. Discussed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
Apr 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken in cardboard box, moved to bus tub
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. In vert freezer- raw chicken over beef, in walk in cooler raw chicken over sauce and raw beef, operator moved all chicken to bottom
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on hinge of 3 door lift top cooler on cook line
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings behind chest freezer next to 3 compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter on prep table cook line-cut cabbage (73F - Cold Holding)
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, did not dry them, went back to cook line. Discussed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large metal bowl and plastic container in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator using bare had to touch bowl with raw chicken in it, no handle. Bowl is reused, possible cross contamination. Operator washed bowldiscussed using scoop with handle
Food stored on floor. Bucket of marinating chicken on floor by prep table
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wok table, and on prep table, discussed keeping towels in bucket with sanitizer. Used Google translator. Operator set up bucket and put towels in.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen- trays of raw chicken over beef, discussed proper food storage with manager on duty. Walk in cooler - raw round pork over washed cut broccoli, operator moved to bottom self
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (56F - Cold Holding) from refrigeration 1 hour ago, moved back to walk in cooler, discussed danger zone with manager on duty
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. Kexi S.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Fan guards
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. OM wok table, operator set up sanitizer bucket to put them in
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.