China City
603 S Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33756 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215517
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 3, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef in stand up freezer.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cooked chicken, cooked pasta.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Two trays stored in hand sink. Items removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Two sauce buckets, 2 cases of cream cheese and Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen area.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cup no handle used for portioning in honey sauce container,flour and dry rice container.
Repeat violation
Equipment in poor repair.
All containers holding dry rice, flours lids are held together with tape.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Behind cooks line and walk in freezer floor.
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.