China Gate

12919 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL 33774 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215049

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 76 of 100

Latest visit: Nov 4, 2026 (3 days ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Nov 4 routine inspection
2 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 9 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-24
Safety score76

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Nov42026

Routine inspection

12 violations found

First visitNov 4, 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.
12 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  Unpackaged raw beef and chicken over egg rolls on speed rack in walk in freezer
  Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Shell eggs over noodles in walk in cooler
  Repeat violation
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
  Training completion/expiration dates appear to be erased and updated on IFSEA certificates
  Repeat violation
Basic9
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Multiple containers of food uncovered in walk in cooler
  Repeat violation
- 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.
  Scoop handle in corn starch bin
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Deli cooler on cook line
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Cooler behind front counter
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Deli cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled
  Repeat violation
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  Cooler handles 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.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Heavy accumulation of grease under fryers on cook line
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.