China City
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
35
Score
China City has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Port Charlotte average 82, so China City trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken beside the raw beef not above the shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen across from walk-in cooler shut off. The owner stated they are in the process of repairing handwashing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind cooking unit very soiled with heavy grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour and rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handwashing sink in dishwashing area build up residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
35
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pasta noodles at Make Table. Operator relocated the pasta to a safe and proper location at Make Table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed sugar container labeled in Chinese at shelf next to Walk in Cooler. Operator labeled the food item in English. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-06-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked egg rolls and chicken not date marked at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired foodhandler training certificate.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the inside of the walk in cooler and freezer handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands on soiled cloths. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over sauce at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-13-5
High Priority - 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 marking. Observed cooked chicken not time marked at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed sauce not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed residue buildup on walls at kitchen.
36-27-5
52
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw shrimp at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed behind the handles at reach-in and walk-in-cooler. Educated the operator.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple food containers with food debris at kitchen. Operator cleaned the food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw chicken at 3 compartment sink. Operator increased the flow of the water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
58
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
45
Apr 11, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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 marking. Observed chicken at prep table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - 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 raw chicken over raw pork at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw chicken over rice at Make Table. Operator removed the food item from underneath the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind Cooked shrimp at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Dec 17, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed produce at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - 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 raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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 marking. Observed cooked chicken and egg rolls at cookline table. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensil at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple flour containers. Operator cleaned the outside of containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator placed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
39
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - 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 raw chicken over beef at Walk in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - 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 marking. Observed chicken on prep table next to Deep Fryer. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar container at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at multiple flour, sugar and salt containers. Operator cleaned the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China City on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China City?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China City.
How does China City compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
China City most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has China City's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China City have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China City means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China City is inspected around three times per year on average.
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