China Gate
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
52
Score
China Gate has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting China Gate on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed first aid items and medicine stored on reach in cooler adjacent to oven , operator moved items to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler , operator moved chicken to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubbing sponge inside handwashing sink , operator removed item from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed, bucket of soy sauce, bucket of rice , and container of chicken on the floor in the back kitchen close to the stove ,operator raised all items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on food prep table next to large white chest freezer , operator moved phone to correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table closest to walk in cooler , operator removed drink from table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cooks line and , on prep table in back of kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
52
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee. Employee rewashed hands with warm water and soap at designated Employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash 2 knives at three compartment sink but did not sanitize. Discussed with manager. Manager placed knives into three compartment sink to be rewashed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used in direct contact with food. Cooked sweet and sour pork and fried egg rolls stored inside cardboard boxes in Reach in freezer and Reach in chest freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken and raw lamb stored over cooked frozen egg rolls and sweet and sour chicken inside Reach in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over cut cabbage in Walk in cooler. Manager relocated all raw products to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 65F at 3:28pm left on front line prep table from 1:25pm cooled to 31F at 3:54pm
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee. Employee rewashed hands at designated Employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled on front line Reach in cooler and on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of bean sprouts stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Manager relocated bucked of sprouts into shelf during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not identified inside 2 Reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from a water bottle at front line cook. Discussed with employee to only eat at designated eating areas.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table next to Reach in chest freezers. Manager removed water bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
32
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over frozen sweet and sour pork and frozen beef on front line chest freezer. Operator relocated raw chicken during time of inspection.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop to dry during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls, cooked fried chicken on front line Reach in cooler not covered. Spring roll, breaded shrimp, cooked bbq pork skewers and French fries on front line Reach in freezer not covered. Operator covered all items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between front line Reach in cooler and prep table. Operator relocated knife during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of bean sprouts stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Container of oil stored on kitchen floor on front line cook. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not identified on front line Reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
58
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef and shrimp in reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat and cooked pork and krab meat in insignia reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of ground bean sauce is dented. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed 3 dented cans. **Time Extended**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowl on employee hand washing sink Metal scrubber in employee hand washing sink. Mop bucket blocking employee hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed ladle in employee hand washing sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowls stored in bulk rice and sugar Observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed scoop without handle in center flour bin. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table in back kitchen area next to reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed personal mug of liquid on kitchen prep table in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food and grease build up on floor of front service line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. White container of sugar stored on floor next to hand sink. bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Cooking oil stored on floor next to three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Observed all reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
50
May 6, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cream cheese 54F, cooked chicken 53F, cooked pasta 54F, roast pork 54F, fried chicken 53F, bean sprouts 55F, raw pork 54F, raw chicken 54F, cut cabbage 50F in walk-in cooler **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over beef and shrimp in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 6 live black long narrow bodied crawling insects inside sugar container in dry storage shelf in back kitchen. 2 live black long narrow bodied crawling insects inside flour container in dry storage shelf in back kitchen. 70 live black long narrow bodied crawling insects on dry storage shelf in back kitchen. 30 live black long narrow bodied crawling insects inside 50lb bag of flour in dry storage shelf in back kitchen. 108 insects **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls improperly stored in wonton box. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. No food grade bags used to store foods in Avantco reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of ground bean sauce is dented. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese 54F, cooked chicken 53F, cooked pasta 54F, roast pork 54F, fried chicken 53F, bean sprouts 55F, raw pork 54F, raw chicken 54F, cut cabbage 50F, in walk-in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored on shelf above reach in cooler in front service line adjacent next to stoves. **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris inside microwave on cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowl on employee hand washing sink Metal scrubber in employee hand washing sink. Mop bucket blocking employee hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handsoap at employee hand washing sink Observed employee replace soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. No date marked foods in walk in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowls stored in bulk rice and sugar Observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in stained and grooved **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table in back kitchen area next to reach in freezer. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and cell phone on prep table in back kitchen area next to reach in freezer. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint preparing food on cookline
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food and grease build up on floor of front service line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. White container of sugar stored on floor next to hand sink. bag of rice stored on floor in dry storage area **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic container in reachin cooler **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. All reach in freezer have ice buildup. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep tables. Observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left out with mop in bucket in front of employee hand washing sink in back kitchen. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled food containers filled with flour, rice, sugar, sauces in walk-in cooler **Warning**
02D-01-5
10
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched phone and began making chicken order no gloves or hand washing. Employee wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter fresh garlic and oil 56 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp 43 f On counter cut cabbage 56 f 2nd temp move to freezer 2nd temp 56 f **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed with employee and employee used soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored kitchen equipment in hand washing sink and other sink had stored pan of rice. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.manager and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken walk In Cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes on top shelf of prep line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
33
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: No proof **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets. Employee moved from floor. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gate on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gate?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Gate.
How does China Gate compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China Gate most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China Gate's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Gate have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Gate 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 Gate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Gate is inspected around three times per year on average.
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