China Gourmet
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, China Gourmet has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Homosassa average 87, so China Gourmet is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Damaged food not properly separated. Observed dented cans stored next to other cans on shelf in dry storage area near three compartment sink. Issued stop sale. Operator properly marked cans.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by a bucket and a large rice bowl at end of cook line. Operator moved and made handwash sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Damaged food not properly separated. Observed dented cans stored next to other cans on shelf in dry storage area near three compartment sink. Issued stop sale. Operator properly marked cans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
74
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. -Reach in cooler gaskets on reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed form to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Raw prime rib in walk in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Gaskets on reach in cooler in cook line area **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On prep shelf in cook line area. Operator replaced with new tin foil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Hand wash sink in cook line area
29-11-4
70
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaned soiled wok, then began to work with clean utensils without hand wash. Discussed proper hand washing with operator.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef above prepared vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer/blade soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop for uncooked rice
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen area
36-37-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean hotel pans stored on soiled rolling rack
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer lid rusting **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled Walls near three compartment sink soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Reach in freezer door handle soiled Shelves under prep tables soiled Rice container lid soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear screen door not self closing. Main door left propped open.
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line Reach-in-Cooler interior soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour bin uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on top of soy sauce buckets.
40-06-5
33
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of liquid bandage above food in dry storage. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans hoisin sauce dented at seam. 20lbs
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken above Ready to eat in single door freezer in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Single door reach in freezer handle area heavily soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans hoisin sauce dented at seam. 20lbs total.
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook with no hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors and walls through kitchen soiled. -under three compartment sink in dish area -under/behind cook line -mop sink area
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all prep tables heavily soiled with dirt and food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler shelves in all coolers soiled.
22-16-4
41
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking pan blocked hand washing sink on cooks line. operator removed pan from sink area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor. operator moved cooking oil from floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cooks line .
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gourmet on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Gourmet.
How does China Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Homosassa?
China Gourmet most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Homosassa average of 87.
Has China Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Gourmet have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Gourmet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Gourmet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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