CHINA GOURMET
1714 US HWY 27 STE 20, Clermont FL 34714 · 352.394.9991
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 53f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015040181 | Sep 2, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -2 cans of bamboo shoots heavily dented
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed sheet pans in running water and did not put through sanitizer solution. Triple sink was not set up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on make line -interior of rice cookers and microwave -interior of reach in coolers
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. -cooked chicken in white chest reach in freezer
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -walk in cooler, above restaurant food
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -above dry goods near dish room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -sugar container, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior dry goods containers in kitchen -exterior of rice cooker and microwave -gaskets on white reach in freezer -shelves and cart on cook line -chairs in dining area are sticky -filters on hood suppression system
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -open can of soda and bottle of water in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed
Single-service articles improperly stored. -take out containers on cook line
Stored food not covered. -egg rolls in reach in freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed mushrooms over cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shrimp and raw beef over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw beef (45F - Cold Holding), make line reach in cooler, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -roast pork in white reach in cooler at front line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice cooker
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -take out container shelf and storage shelves in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer behind front line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -rice container, operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on upright white reach in freezer in kitchen -exterior rim of rice cooker
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -take out containers on top shelf on cook line. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. -cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -small container of white substance in back storage area
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -by back door
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 beef over cooked chicken in white reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (72F - Cold Holding), 1 hour later 46F sprouts (51F - Cold Holding, 1 hour later 42F), held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -underside of lids on reach in cooler on cook line
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar container. Operator removed
Egg shell crate reused to store raw food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back screen door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior rice and sugar containers in kitchen -exterior garbage can
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -water bottle in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator removed.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 can of ketchup, 1 hoisin
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee began cooking food on cook line with no hand wash
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked sweet and sour chicken in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding), make table on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Recheck: raw beef 42F, raw chicken 44F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bucket holding utensils in front handwashing sink
No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink Operator added more.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in walk in cooler and reach in freezer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -multiple containers on cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -several in kitchen area
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back screen door
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer across from triple sink
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in coolers on cook line
Stored food not covered. -egg rolls in reach in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt on bottom of dry storage rack in back kitchen.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior reach in cooler doors -gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers/freezers -top back of fryers, interior of fryer cabinets -filters under hood suppression system -exterior of rice cooker encrusted
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed potatoes over prepped veggies in walk in cooler.
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate18 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pork (51F - Cold Holding); bbq ribs (53F - Cold Holding); bbq pork (54F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved items to freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on cook line -interior of rice cooker near front line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -all handwash sinks had bowls or utensils inside.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee rinsed out dish in front handwash sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple items in reach in freezer and walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour container and sugar container in kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -dry storage shelves
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. -clean knives between wall and triple sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -on prep table by broccoli -in reach in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -in walk in cooler and reach in cooler
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 by broccoli
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -underneath fryers on cook line
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. -food stored on egg shell crates in walk in cooler. Educated operator.
Food stored on floor. -oil stored on floor
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. -knives stored in egg shell crate on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in flour container in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior reach in cooler doors -gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers/freezers -top back of fryers, interior of fryer cabinets -filters under hood suppression system -exterior of rice cooker encrusted
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -broccoli on prep table. Educated operator.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout the establishment.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed potatoes over prepped veggies in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cooking equipment
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cooked chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 53f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon stored in rear handsink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear handsink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Rice scoop.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on white refrigerator.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -White refrigerator.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -At front counter.
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.