China Cfh Palmetto INC
613 10 St E, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5104380
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 25 routine inspection5 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 8 basic (3 repeats)-40
- Administrative complaint on Aug 25Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score40
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 25, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw ground beef stored above fully cooked pork stored inside reach in cooler across from fryers.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
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 unpackaged frozen raw chicken stored above unpackaged frozen raw beef in reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed frozen Rangoons stored in direct contact with shopping bag inside of reach in freezer.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed cut green peppers stored in container lined with to go menu.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed medicated cream stored on metal shelf above containers of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed cream.
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed salt removed from original packaging stored in soy sauce container without label in dry storage area.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor in front of 3 compartment sink. Operator removed from floor.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed cardboard lined shelves on cook line.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
Observed block of wood used as cutting board on prep counter.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board on prep table near mop sink. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed hood filters soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.