China Gate Z
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at China Gate Z, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 16 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up eight times.
China Gate Z's latest score of 67 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line and under the prep table. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed some sauces in a bucket being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit and under the prep table. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the expired license on display. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in the dining area. Observed a broken ceiling tile in the back kitchen area near the entrance of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
67
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the flip top unit.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the old license being displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance or in disrepair. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in the front dining area. Observed a ceiling tiles in disrepair in the kitchen near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
67
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rusted and food soiled can opener on the prep table on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Discussed the importance and usage of a test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the old license being displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several boxes of meat being stored on the floor in the freezer and two 5 gallon buckets of sauce in the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusted shelves at the bottom of the prep tables in the kitchen on the cook line. Observed grease build up on the hood system. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles in disrepair and with water stains in the kitchen near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
64
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed a rusted can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided when asked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No test kit provided when asked. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager couldn't provide a thermometer when asked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Manager couldn't provide a thermometer when asked. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed an expired safe staff certificate for the only other employee. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed an expired safe staff certificate for the only other employee. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge observed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge observed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles that were prepared the day before with no date marking. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed cooked noodles that were prepared the day before with no date marking. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Light not functioning in the kitchen on the cook line and the dish washing area. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of chicken, vegetable and sauces stored in the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed sauces and a bag of carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with cut marks throughout it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed a cutting board with cut marks throughout it **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed 10 soiled and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area by the cook line and dish washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed 10 soiled and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area by the cook line and dish washing area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed the screen door torn and door frame in disrepair at the kitchen back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed the screen door torn and door frame in disrepair at the kitchen back door. **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler door and all reach in coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler door and all reach in coolers **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager a copy of poster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager a copy of poster. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
35
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food being cross contaminated. Observed a strainer with pieces of fried chicken resting on an egg shell cartons with 5 roaches walk around it on the cook line. Stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 rodent dropping by the back door of the kitchen. 1 rodent droppings above the soap dispenser. 9 rodent droppings on the speed rack next to the three compartment sink. 2 rodent droppings on the can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. 3 rodent droppings next to the handwashing sink next to the cook line. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches by the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen next to the three compartment sink. 1 live roach under the cook line. 2 live roaches in the box of sleeves for their egg rolls and other items. 1 live roach on the spice rack on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests droppings present. 1 lizard dropping by the back kitchen door. 1 roach casing under the cook line. 7 spider webs on the make line and storage rack. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly flying around the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. No written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event observed. Emailed manager a copy of procedures. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener attached to the prep table on the cook line. Observed soiled gaskets on the reach in coolers on the cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink on cook line being blocked by rice cooker and containers of rice. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided when asked. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen. Manager replaced paper towel roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Manager couldn't provide a thermometer when asked. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed an expired safe staff certificate for the only other employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge observed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed cooked noodles that were prepared the day before with no date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard being used to line the shelves of the walk in cooler and under the prep table on the cook line. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with dust in the front dining area. Observed 10 soiled and missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area by the cook line and dish washing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with cut marks throughout it. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roach under the three compartment sink. 7 dead roaches under the flip top unit on the cook line. 1 dead roach under the prep on the cook line. 2 dead roach by the handwashing sink next to the cook line. 1 dead roach under the fryers on the cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of chicken, vegetable and sauces stored in the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed manager a copy of poster. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on the walk in cooler door and all reach in coolers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed the screen door torn and door frame in disrepair at the kitchen back door. **Warning**
35B-09-4
12
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with rice cooker and rice storage bin. **Corrective Action Taken**
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 - 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. Operator had employee sign and date agreement form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered wings during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
61
Dec 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags in reach in cooler to store some food product. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-02: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
70
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic grocery bags in reach in cooler to store some food product. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed lettuce stored under raw beef. Operator removed the lettuce. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 16- Observed under three tier wire shelf near back door Operator discarded droppings then cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
50
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 Rodent droppings on floor behind soda reach in cooler behind counter. Approximately 12 Rodent droppings inside of hand sink next to cook line. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor underneath hand sink. 6 Rodent droppings on top of hand washing sink next to 3-compartment sink. Approximately 5 rodent droppings on floor in closet next to hot water heater. 3- rodent droppings in mop sink. 5 rodent droppings on floor beneath 3-compartment sink Approximately 15 rodent droppings on white dry storage shelving. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap available at hand wash sink next to 3-compartment sink. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3-compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees in kitchen not wearing hair nets. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tub full of raw pork on floor in front of 3-compartment sink. Employee removed the tub from the floor and place on counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple rodent droppings in hand wash sink next to cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken cold holding at 51F. Cooked shrimp cold holding at 51F. Employee ice down shrimp and chicken. Re temperature of raw chicken 49F. Re temperature of raw shrimp 48F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and chicken stored overtop of cabbage and onions inside walk in cooler. Owner properly stored beef and chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on wall at the end of cooks line next to walk in cooler.
35A-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by rice cooker on cooks line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips at time of inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Young kid laying down on behind front counter.
43-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in back kitchen area.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area. Boxes of chicken stored on floor in freezer.
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. Knife stored between reach in cooler and food preparation table on cooks line.
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
32
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and raw pork. Owner moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 2-1-22. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handsink in left corner blocked with a tote not allowing for entry into the sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the owner with a bottle water stored on the prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil and a bucket of soy sauce stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan used for cooling the line with debris all over blades and safety shield.
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gate Z last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gate Z on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gate Z?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at China Gate Z.
How does China Gate Z compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China Gate Z most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China Gate Z's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Gate Z have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Gate Z 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 Z inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Gate Z is inspected around four times per year on average.
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