CHINA GOURMET
9435 S SUNCOAST BLVD, Homosassa FL 34446 · 813.888.8600
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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. Emailed form to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop sale. Damaged food not properly separated. Observed dented cans stored next to other cans on shelf in dry storage area near three compartment sink. Issued stop sale. Operator properly marked cans.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by a bucket and a large rice bowl at end of cook line. Operator moved and made handwash sink accessible.
Damaged food not properly separated. Observed dented cans stored next to other cans on shelf in dry storage area near three compartment sink. Issued stop sale. Operator properly marked cans.
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. -Reach in cooler gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 form to operator
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw prime rib in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Gaskets on reach in cooler in cook line area
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On prep shelf in cook line area. Operator replaced with new tin foil.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in cook line area
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaned soiled wok, then began to work with clean utensils without hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef above prepared vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer/blade soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop for uncooked rice
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean hotel pans stored on soiled rolling rack
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 soy sauce buckets.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid rusting
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled Walls near three compartment sink soiled
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Reach in freezer door handle soiled Shelves under prep tables soiled Rice container lid soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear screen door not self closing. Main door left propped open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line Reach-in-Cooler interior soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep tables.
Stored food not covered. Flour bin uncovered
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -fire extinguisher near hot water heater gauge in red
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. White single door reach in freezer handle and area surrounding handle soiled
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard placed under cutting board on prep table near fryers. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining top of cooks line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bus pans stacked with water between on drying shelf above three compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Top of white chest freezer adjacent to three compartment sink damaged/rusted
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Multiple sponges on shelf of three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind/under equipment on cooks line -wall near three compartment sink
Food stored on floor. Deep fryer oil on cooks line
Missing drain plug at both dumpsters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves beneath prep tables soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line reach in cooler interior soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Foil on shelf Under rice cooker at end of cooks line soiled and torn.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go bowls on top of cooks line not inverted, operator moved to protected area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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