China Gate
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited China Gate nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Aug 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in New Port Richey average 78, so China Gate trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
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 stored over raw beef in freezer near three compartment sink. Discussed proper storage with operator.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Multiple nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Discussed with operator.
14-31-5
Intermediate - 2 spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath three compartment sink.
41-17-4
67
May 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Raw chicken on trays over raw beef in vertical freezer by 3 compartment sink. Operator moved chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil, made at approximately 11 am, on crash cart -garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil, made at approximately 11 am, on crash cart -garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) see stop sale **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowls in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table on cook line, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding), moved back to walk in cooler recheck , still 46F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over sauces , operator moved eggs to bottom shelf In vertical freezer- raw chicken over pork, operator moved pork to top **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, 35F, moved to dosing and turned water on. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli being cut, taken straight out of case, discussed washing before cutting
08B-39-4
61
Jun 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. In vertical freezer- trays of raw chicken over raw beef, operator move beef to top **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wok table, moved to bucket Towel bucket 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter on prep table cook line-cut cabbage (73F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings behind chest freezer next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on hinge of 3 door lift top cooler on cook line **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. In vert freezer- raw chicken over beef, in walk in cooler raw chicken over sauce and raw beef, operator moved all chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken in cardboard box, moved to bus tub **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, did not dry them, went back to cook line. Discussed **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large metal bowl and plastic container in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator using bare had to touch bowl with raw chicken in it, no handle. Bowl is reused, possible cross contamination. Operator washed bowldiscussed using scoop with handle **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of marinating chicken on floor by prep table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wok table, and on prep table , discussed keeping towels in bucket with sanitizer. Used Google translator . Operator set up bucket and put towels in. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
27
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen- trays of raw chicken over beef, discussed proper food storage with manager on duty. Walk in cooler - raw round pork over washed cut broccoli, operator moved to bottom self **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (56F - Cold Holding) from refrigeration 1 hour ago, moved back to walk in cooler, discussed danger zone with manager on duty
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kexi S.
53B-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. OM wok table, operator set up sanitizer bucket to put them in **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Fan guards **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp over container of ready to eat sauce in walk-in cooler and raw animal food over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil Mixture (60F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler stacked above fill line on top of carrots. Operator removed and placed in the freezer for rapid cooling. Discussed proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink has bowls stored on top of sink blocking sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser pump broken at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers, reach-in freezer, and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over washed onions in walk in cooler, chicken moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink, container removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken, egg rolls in walk in cooler not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezers
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gate on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gate?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Gate.
How does China Gate compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
China Gate most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has China Gate's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Gate have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Gate means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Gate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Gate is inspected around three times per year on average.
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