GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT
3424 TAMPA RD., Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727-789-5829
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025051240 | Jun 24, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest and vertical freezers, raw chicken in plastic bags over egg roll wrappers and cooked ribs, operator moved chicken to bottom
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler around pans and inside lid
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls made 2 days ago, discussed proper date marking with operator
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Towel bucket by 3 compartment sink 10 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Jun 25, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in cardboard box located underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator killed one and removed the box from the establishment. 1 live roach in cardboard of fry oil. Operator killed and sanitized. 1 live roach on bucket containing sugar. Operator killed and sanitized.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in bucket under hand wash sink. Operator discarded and sanitized.
Jun 24, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed and sanitized area.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. 1 roach egg shell under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Jun 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above washed vegetables in the walk in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated items.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed and sanitized area.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator did not have the correct bleach for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Bleach bottle did not state that it was safe for food contact surfaces on the label. The operator went to the store and bought the correct bleach.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. 1 roach egg shell under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above ready to heat sauces in the walk in.
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over RTE
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by boxes of fryer oil. Operator unblocked hand wash sink
Dec 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over RTE
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by boxes of fryer oil. Operator unblocked hand wash sink
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. Pork cooked, frozen no date mark. Operator was able to determine date cooked and dated accordingly
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Non TCS food containers holding dry ingredients have a build up of food debris. Discussed the need to clean containers before refilling
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cans that stored other foods being used to scoop dry ingredients. Discussed the importance of not reusing single service containers
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator washed hands without soap.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (59F - held on counter second temperature 50F cooling.); egg rolls (84F - held on the counter, second temperature 77F cooling)
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked noodles, rice noodles, egg rolls. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated will date accordingly
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverages stored on prep table next to food and clean equipment.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Child's back pack and other belongings stored in prep area next to food and clean equipment
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps present around screen door in rear of the establishment.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on the floor. Operator moved soy sauce to be stored a minimum of 6 " off the floor.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Sleeping area set up for child against dry storage shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food being thawed on counter. Operator placed frozen food in a food container and placed it under cool running water.
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.