China Palace
1581 S Sumter Blvd, North Port, FL 34287 · Permanent Food Service · License 6804622
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 22 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 5 basic (1 repeat)-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 22, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
More time given
- First visitJul 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Observed 5 dented cans of soy sauce in dry storage. The operator segregated the cans for return.
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time.
Observed cooked rice held under time as public health control with no time marking. The operator stated the rice has been held outside of refrigeration for approximately one hour. The operator placed a time on the rice.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed non-food grade plastic bags used to store rangoons in the reach in freezer behind the front counter.
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked.
Observed cooked pork prepared on site with no date mark when removed from the freezer for thawing in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the pork was placed in the walk in for thawing the day prior to inspection.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls stored uncovered in the walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Observed the scoop handle used for cooked pork not stored above the food in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
Observed a non-food grade drill with an attachment used to mix sauce. The body of the drill that may come in contact with food is not cleanable.
Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer behind the front counter.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed door gaskets for the reach in cooler with a black slime-like buildup.
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.
- 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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.