TOP CHINA
3558 53 AVE W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 9419148045
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Operator updated license before the end of the inspection. #246037109
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017010565 | Feb 16, 2017 | Mar 23, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over oranges in walk-in cooler. Operator moved oranges above chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in kitchen near front counter.. operator r over bucket.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above water heater in kitchen with excess dust.
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Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of rice on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved bucket to shelf.
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 spoon in seasoning on food preparation table in kitchen. Operator moved handles above seasoning.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs handle in beef on cook line in 3 door reach-in cooler. Operator moved tongs out of the beef.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink across from fryers with a sanitizer bucket in it. Operator removed bucket.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing at entrance to walk-in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of screen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed a 5-gallon bucket of rice on floor near utility sink. Operator moved rice off the floor.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong in cooked pork on cook line in 3 door reach-in cooler. Operator removed tongs.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry.
May 1, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense pork in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Observed can being used to dispense rice from bucket next utility sink. Operator removed both bowl and can.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles over walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice on floor next to utility sink. Operator moved rice to shelf.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Operator updated license before the end of the inspection. #246037109
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler. Operator move chicken to below sauces.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no signed employee health reporting agreements. Educated operator on signed employee health reporting agreements. E-mailed copy of employee health reporting agreement.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed empty can being used as a scoop rice. Operator removed can.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board being used to line shelves on shelf rack next to exit door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with excessive grease dripping.
Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in garbage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in employees bathroom in mop bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on reach-in freezer across from fryers. Operator put wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution not at proper strength. Operator corrected to 50ppm.
Apr 11, 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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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf by rear kitchen door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Employee removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs laying on top of pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at rear kitchen sink.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator. Operator signed agreement.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed old food can used to scoop rice from bulk container. Operator discarded old can.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line dry storage shelves by back door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in stand up reach in freezer and 2 reach in freezer chests
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored in container of ribs in reach in cooler, not above rim of container. Operator removed tongs from food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line soiled.
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.