Golden China
24123 Peachland Blvd Unit A1, Port Charlotte, FL 33954 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801196
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection9 high priority (1 fixed by the Aug 26 follow-up, 8 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 10 basic (1 repeat)-43
- Administrative complaint on Aug 25, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score45
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 26, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: 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 incorrect time marks. Operator marked a chart with set times, i.e. 10:30, 14:30, 18:30. Operator stated some items put out at 15:00.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use.
Observed the operator purchased a quaternary test kit.
More time given
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls underneath the hood filters.
Observed the hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. Observed the wall underneath the filters clean of grease buildup.
More time given
- First visitAug 25, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
20 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority9
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of bamboo shoots in dry storage. Observed one 5 pound can of oyster sauce in dry storage. The operator segregated the dented cans for return.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed bean sprouts (51°F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower portion of the reach in cooler.
Fixed on the spot
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, cooked egg rolls, and raw shell eggs held under time as public health control with no time marks. The operator placed time marks on the food.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw ground pork stored over containers of sauce in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw pork.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with no soap.
Observed an employee wash hands with no soap then handle clean equipment. Educated the employee on proper handwashing.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet splitter added to the mop sink.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
Observed 1 live roach behind a bag of uncooked rice near the rear exit. The operator killed and removed the roach.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed boxes of medicine stored on a sheet pan above uncooked egg roll wraps. The operator properly stored the medicines.
Fixed on the spot
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.
Observed an employee wiping a food preparation table with a chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. The operator re-sanitized the prep table.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use.
Observed the chlorine test kit expired 3/2018.
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed salt stored uncovered in dry storage. Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. The operator covered the above foods.
Fixed on the spot
Food stored on floor.
Observed a bag of unwashed carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed 2 boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed multiple foods stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
Uncovered egg rolls stored underneath paper towels exposing the food to drips.
The operator moved the egg rolls from underneath the paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife stored in a crack between the reach in cooler and a food prep table on the cook line.
The operator removed the knife for cleaning.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in the black single door reach-in freezer.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Observed approximately 20 dead roaches in the kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches in the hallway leading to the restrooms.
Rear exit door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls underneath the hood filters.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed an employee cell phone and wallet stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler and near plastic to go containers. The operator properly stored the personal belongings.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.