PF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO
766 S OSPREY AVE, Sarasota FL 34236 · 941.296.6002
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line; Shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding); Pork won ton (55F - Cold Holding); Chicken (54F - Cooking); Water chestnuts (53F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded the items.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025059989 | Jul 25, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment using Florida Restaurant and lodging for their food handler training, 17 of the 25 employee training certificate are copies not original certificates.
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw cold smoked salmon then changed their gloves and handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and put on new gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the top section of the middle reach in cooler on the cook line Tofu (52F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Raw shell egg ambient (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Manager discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the middle reach in cooler on the cook line Tofu (52F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); Raw shell egg ambient (57F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Bean sprouts (55F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler for more than 4 hours. Manager discarded the items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single service items in the dry storage area. Manager removed the bottle.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment using Florida Restaurant and lodging for their food handler training, 17 of the 25 employee training certificate are copies not original certificates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of the ice machine in the kitchen soiled.
Feb 27, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over ready to eat cake in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee removed the tuna. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat ginger in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the shrimp below the ginger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. GM labeled the bottles.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor on the right side of the walk in cooler under the shelves covered with standing water.
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Rice on time as a public health control in the sushi area with no time no time mark. Manager stated the rice had been on time as a public health control for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed a time mark on the rice.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in the northwest corner of the walk in cooler.
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Jul 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans (54F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (55F - Cold Holding);; Beans sprouts (58F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding) Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly Gallon of bleach stored next to a container of uncooked rice on a shelf in the preparation area. Chef removed the bleach.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of Mushroom soy sauce dented at the seams. Manager placed the items aside for a refund.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line; Shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding); Pork won ton (55F - Cold Holding); Chicken (54F - Cooking); Water chestnuts (53F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line; Shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding); Pork won ton (55F - Cold Holding); Chicken (54F - Cooking); Water chestnuts (53F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded the items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean plates in the expo area. Manager removed the bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen next to food. Manager removed the phone.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in the dishwasher area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beef cooler in the bar area.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over chocolate cake in the reach in cooler on the left side of cook line. Manager placed the tuna below the cake.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in the dishwasher area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid in the bar area not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a shelf above a preparation table next to the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the drink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes and soufflé cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf.
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.