China Gourmet

4278 53rd Avenue East Unit #3, Bradenton, FL 34203 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105641

Official report

out of 100

Grade A

Safety score 92 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 21, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.Intermediate, repeat · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 21 complaint inspection
1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)
-8
Safety score92

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Sep212026

Complaint inspection

5 violations found

First visitSep 21, 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.
5 violations found:
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate1
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
  Observed frozen cooked pork in reach and cooler not dated when pulled from freezer. Person in charge stated it was pulled from freezer on 9/20/26 and date marked accordingly. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic4
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease on pad around grease receptacle.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer opening not protected with self-closing door south end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  Repeat violation
- Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul272026B86Routine inspection9 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitJul 27, 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.
9 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.observed on cooks line chicken (72°F - Cold Holding); butter (73°F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out of the refrigerator for approximately 1.5 hours.Person in charge placed in reach in cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.observed walk-in cooler cooked pork not date marked when pulled from freezer.
  Person in charge stated it was pulled on 7/26/27 and date marked accordingly.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic7
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.Person in charge removed and placed in dishwasher area.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. .observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled
  with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  Repeat violation
- Code 32, Restrooms: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Garbage on the pad around dumpster.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door.
  As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.