CHINA GATE
1062 MONTGOMERY RD, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 4077745445
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022031814 | May 4, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | $600 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line has food debris. Operator removed
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under microwave. Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen, under and behind all equipment
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tofu stored under hand sink. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -In between fryers -Shelf that has microwave
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of chest freezer next to walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label
Apr 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noodles, sproutscooked chicken, raw chicken, shrimp pork,; (43-48F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put items on ice for temperature recovery
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink on cook line has food debris. Operator removed
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.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under microwave. Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen, under and behind all equipment
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Tofu stored under hand sink. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -In between fryers -Shelf that has microwave
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of chest freezer next to walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -operator not using dish machine, unsure if it will be repaired or removed. All ware washing done in 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors under cooking equipment soiled..
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -egg rolls in refrigerator at cook line 67 less than 4 hours. Per operator, out of cooler for lunch. -all items in walk-in cooler 46-48 less than 4 hours. Per operator, unit turned off 1 hour to melt ice build up behind compressor. -raw shell eggs sitting at room temperature in kitchen. Product returned to cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -operator not using dish machine, unsure if it will be repaired or removed. All ware washing done in 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors under cooking equipment soiled..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled. -exterior of cook line cooler soiled. -exterior of bbq soiled. -wok handles soiled, grease on sides of wok equipment. -walk-in cooler curtain, shelves soiled.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -walk-in cooler.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over cabbage in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli containers used to scoop sauce
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 3 door reach in freezer next to dish area
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler
Jan 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -extreme build up of grease and food debris under fryers, cooking equipment. Floors soiled under shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -3 door freezer doors soiled. -walk in cooler shelf covers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Soiled cardboard used as a shelf cover. -in walk in cooler.
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs on shelf above cut cabbage in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork (46F - Cold Holding); steak, chicken (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) in cook line cooler less than 4 hours. Operator will add ice or move to a different cooler and call for service. -egg rolls (80F - Cold Holding) on shelf next to cook line less than 4 hours. Product returned to walk in cooler. -
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -only hand wash sink in kitchen has wadded paper towel in drain, water turned off beneath sink. Hand wash sink must have warm running water and be available for hand washing at all times.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -extreme build up of grease and food debris under fryers, cooking equipment. Floors soiled under shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -3 door freezer doors soiled. -walk in cooler shelf covers.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Soiled cardboard used as a shelf cover. -in walk in cooler.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Soap dispenser on wall above.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink on cook line blocked with pan of cut cabbge. Water turned off below sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handles of cornstarch and rice scoops in contact with product.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice scoops in water 74°. Water removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled. -shelf coverings in walk-in cooler soiled. -exterior of rice and corn starch containers soiled.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -chlorine ppm 0 for 2 cycles. Checked after 3 cycles, approx 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs on shelf above sauces. Operator moved product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork in residential refrigerator less than 1 hour 45°f. Recommend keeping foods in commercial refrigerator.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -water turned off at kitchen hand wash sink due to leak. Operator turned on at beginning of inspection.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -walk-in cooler shelves, foil covering wood torn.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. -wings in bus tub under running water at 3 compartment sink 77°f. Operator will place in cooler immediately.
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.