CHINA KITCHEN
268 3RD STREET SOUTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33701
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Rice cookers soiled with dried food debris hot holding fried rice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler stained yellow and black.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand handsink blocked by corner of three compartment handsink and prep table. Discussed with operator. Prep table moved to allow access.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bus tub of dishes stored inside of handsink. Inspector moved items and discussed with employees and operator.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Date marks missing on cooked spring rolls, cooked pork, cut cabbage, cut onions, cut green peppers, cut carrots, cooked chicken, and cooked shrimp egg rolls stored inside walk in cooler. Discussed with operator.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at the hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in deli coolers and walk in cooler handles.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above reach in deli cooler on cook line. Discussed with employees and operator. Item was moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored on top of shelf above reach in cooler and car keys were hanging from the side of the shelf. Discussed with operator.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket sweet and sour sauce, uncovered cooked chicken, cases or raw shelled eggs stored inside walk in cooler. Discussed with operator.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knife's stored on in between electrical pipes near to three compartment sink. Knife stored in crack of reach in deli cooler lids on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with black substance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. When hot water knob is turned on it does not dispense hot water at handsink next to three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across the wok station. Discussed with operator.
Stored food not covered. Spring rolls, cooked pork, bus stubs of washed and cut vegetables, and cooked shrimp stored inside walk in cooler. Discussed with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork stored inside the three compartment sink with standing water. Inspector discussed with operator and cold running water was turned on.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3- 10 dented can of Tomato Ketchup. 1- 5 dented can of Hoisin Sauce.
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. Sheet pan of frozen raw chicken covered with plastic wrap stored over sheet pan of frozen raw beef covered with plastic wrap on speed cart in walk in freezer. Frozen chicken moved.
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. Printed DBPR Vomiting And Diarrheal Written Procedures at the time of the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container and utensils stored in hand sink by back door. Items moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, cut cabbage, cooked chicken, cooked pork, and 5 gallon buckets of sauces not labeled inside walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Hot water turned on.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in deli coolers handles on cook line soiled with dried food debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted expired 2/1/2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Container of marinade raw chicken store on floor at end of cook line. Item moved off floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knifes stored behind water heater piping next to mop sink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with dried food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Provide operator with sign and it was posted during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of white powdered substances stored under prep table across from three compartment sink not labeled.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 26 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority7 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Rice hot holding in multiple rice cooker throughout the kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Buss tubs of raw chicken and raw beef stored above egg roll wrapping paper in walk in cooler. Operator moved items to bottom shelf.
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. Sheet pans with frozen raw chicken covered with plastic wrap stored above frozen raw beef on speed rack in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Fresh garlic and oil, black beans, and buss tubs of cooked chicken stored at wok station and shelf next to stand alone freezer/fridge in front counter area. Operator time stamped items for 11-3pm.
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 operator DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form during the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table and three compartment sink obstructing access to hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bus tub with dishes stored inside hand sink next to three compartment sink. Items removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut cabbage, cut onions, cut green peppers, cut carrots, cooked chicken, cooked pork, and cooked shrimp egg rolls not date marked inside walk in cooler.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water not dispensing water at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in deli cooler handles across from wok station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license posted. Confirm ownership through operator onsite.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on shelf abided reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and car keys stored above reach in deli cooler on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots stored on floor in prep area across from three compartment sink. Bag of onions stored on floor next to back kitchen door and multiple food items in walk in freezer stored in floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored on backside of reaches cooler in between electrical pipe and cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in deli cooler gaskets soiled with black mold like substance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet handle not dispense and water when turned on at hand sink next to three compartment sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bottom of reach in deli cooler across from wok station.
Stored food not covered. Multiple 5 gallon buckets of sauces, sweet and sour sauce, cooked chicken, and cooked pork uncovered in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken stored in container of standing water and chicken stored directly on three compartment sink drain board. Operator moved item under cold running water.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Container of cooked chicken cooling on three compartment sink drain board next to hand sink in prep area.
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment in hand sink at rear of kitchen, removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff put on paper hats during inspection
Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on floor next to rear, open kitchen door, relocated
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored retweet electrical conduit behind prep coolers
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exterior door to kitchen left propped open during business hours
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor under triple sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper to go bags on floor at front counter
Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Speed rack with uncovered food cooling next to rear, open kitchen door, staff closed screen door
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of baby corn, 7 lbs.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Dumplings held on time with no time stamp. Operator marked time stamp for 11:00 am.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employees washed hands in three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by three compartment sink has built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by trash can.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone in reach in cooler across from fryers.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items in walk in freezer stored in floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored on backside of reach in cooler between electrical pipe and cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler stored uncovered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Inspector instructed operator about proper thawing techniques.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on reach in cooler across from fryers.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of hoisin sauce, 5 pounds.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed mixed vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager arranged cooler properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Dumplings made at 11:00 am and held on time not time stamped. Manager put on time stamp.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth solution above 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter used to hold cleaning supplies. Manager corrected.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler prepared on site and not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop flour. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in dining room area have water stains and one is damaged.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead rodent present. 4 dead flies on window sill by rear storage area. Manager removed and sanitized he area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on prep table above reach in cooler on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on food on walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between electrical pipe and back of reach in cooler. Manager removed knives.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching flour in container by three compartment sink. Manager stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by three compartment sink.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear screen door open.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Soy sauce buckets used to store chicken in walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not stored covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container and not labeled. Manager labeled.
May 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 pound can of hoisin sauce.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 02/01/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line have built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by tables.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 22 dead and trapped flies in device by rear door window. Manager removed and sanitized the area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf above food in dry goods storage area. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor of walk in cooler. Dumplings on floor of walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between reach in coolers on cook line. Manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink by three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution.
Jan 18, 2024□ 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Open dumpster lid.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Rice uncovered stored next to hand wash sink in rear of restaurant.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution.
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry goods storage area: 2 dented cans of bamboo strips at 104 ounces each. 1 dented can of ketchup at 112 ounces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked dumplings in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings in rear equipment storage area. Employee removed and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Underneath prep table on cook line: black beans (60F - Cold Holding) Employee moved to reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Dumplings held on time with no time stamp. Manager put on correct time of 11:00 am and to be discarded at 3:00 pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in rear of kitchen blocked soy sauce containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have grooved cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry goods storage area: 2 dented cans of bamboo strips at 104 ounces each. 1 dented can of ketchup at 112 ounces.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage above reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored above reach in cooler at end of cook line. Manager removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Cabbage stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door to kitchen propped open. Manager closed door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in three compartment sink not under running water. Inspector advised of proper thawing methods.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Rice uncovered stored next to hand wash sink in rear of restaurant.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in kitchen not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready-to-eat noodles in walk in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by three-compartment sink made inaccessible by table. Manager moved table.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by smoker. Manager replaced.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoops used for flour and rice.
Dead flies present. Accumulation of approximately 40 dead flies along windowsill in rear of kitchen. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on preparation table across from three-compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation on cook line with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles on floor in lobby. Raw chicken on floor of walk in freezer. Operator stored correctly.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored on back side of reach in cooler in between pipe and cooler. Manager removed knives to be cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers have built up food debris.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door is open and has a gap at the bottom of the door when closed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water of three-compartment sink. Inspector instructed that thawing needs to be done under cold running water. Water was drained and faucet was turned on.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line not stored in sanitizing solution.
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.