TOP CHINA ZHANG INC
1968 KINGS HWY, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 205.765.8157
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided the form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on soiled clothes and then handling clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed residue buildup on drain boards at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the drain boards.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid at dumpster pad. Operator closed the dumpster lid.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 open package on tray of raw chicken over raw beef at reach in freezer. Operator switched the food items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stain cutting board at Make Table.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of debris at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned the 3 compartment sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom not tight fitting.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with food grade plastic wrap.
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of the foodhandler training certificate.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked chicken exposed to splash next to kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the food item from splash.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue buildup in the interior of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of reach in cooler.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed bamboo shoots 6 lbs. 8 oz. can dented at shelf at back entrance. Operator discarded the dented can.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw beef not commercially packaged at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom of 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. Observed cooked chicken at prep table not time marked. The operator time marked the food item.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to wash hands at handwash sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the mop bucket from blocking the handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed much food debris at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handles with residue buildup.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head during inspection.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soil shirt and then engaged in touching clean utensils without washing hands. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cold holding unit handles soiled at kitchen. Operator cleaned the handles.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item on floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris at flour containers. Operator cleaned the containers.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable containers not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the containers.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.
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 open packaging of raw chicken over open packaging of raw pork at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items at 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. Observed cooked chicken and egg rolls not time marked at prep table next to cookline. Operator time marked the food item.
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. Provided the form.
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 the form which was completed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of whole onions on floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg, and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. Educated the operator.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw eggs and chicken over sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over onions at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items.
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. Handed the operator the written procedure.
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. Operator completed the documents by the end of inspection.
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 able to provide chlorine sanitizer by the end of inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both Men's and Women's restroom.
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