China Gourmet
20301 Grande Oak Shoppes Blvd #102, Estero, FL 33928 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605576
What drove the grade
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection3 basic (2 repeats)-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed pan handle in contact with the rice in the in use bin. operator moved pans.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed plastic to go bowl in contact with the starch in a bag. Operator removed bowl.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed gap beneath screen door.
Repeat violation
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.