CHINA GOURMET
20301 GRANDE OAK SHOPPES BLVD #102, Estero FL 33928 · 239-949-2615
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken under the raw beef.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016023798 | Apr 29, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go bowl in contact with the starch in a bag. Operator removed bowl.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath screen door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pan handle in contact with the rice in the in use bin. operator moved pans.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken under the raw beef.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spare ribs and chicken not date marked.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice.
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in chest freezer, across from 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of pan in contact with flour in the bulk use practices bin near the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator removed pan,
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food buildup on reach in cooler door gaskets on the cook line.
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelf where pans are stored.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled above cook line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove moulding missing behind stand up Barbecue Oven on the left of the cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer, near 3 compartment sink.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation inside the stand up reach in freezer across from the chest freezer by the 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food buildup on reach in cooler door gaskets.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic no handle bowl in the bulk in use corn starch bin. Operator removed bowl.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves where dry storage is held.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in chest freezer, near 3 compartment sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles in contact with raw chicken in the roll top make table across from the wok station.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation in stand up reach in freezer across from the chest freezer by the 3 compartment sink.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink beside order window.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris buildup,on reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handles.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pan handle in contact with rice in bulk use container. Operator removed pan.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of reach in cooler units soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris in walk in cooler.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection 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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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry inside the mop sink,
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 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. Observed raw beef above raw pork in reach in freezer, beef and pork no longer commercially packaged. Operator moved items to proper storage according to cook times.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tile not smooth and easily cleanable.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed pan handle in contact with rice in bulk container next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed pan.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop sink with mop side in contact with bottom of mop sink. Operator hung mops to dry.
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