China Gourmet
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at China Gourmet, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Wesley Chapel average 86, so China Gourmet trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store utensils. Discussed with manager that handwashing sinks are only used for hand washing.
31A-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler containers of raw chicken kabob and beef kabob not covered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over soy sauce and beef over cabbage in walk in cooler Operator moved meats to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.raw chicken and beef in coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut leafy greens in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 60 F, broccoli 64 F on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 84 F on counter.
03B-01-6
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs in handwash sink on cook line. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and ribs in reach in cooler on cook line not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Date changed on one food handler certification.
53B-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut up container in rice.
25-32-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and wall. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on rice cooker handle.
14-71-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
14-09-4
30
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw chicken stored above raw cabbage. Owner moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab Rangoon and egg rollls with no dates or labels.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the hand sink. Employee moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk-in cooler shelves rusty. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
55
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 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 over raw beef in stand up freezer by walk in cooler.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of baby corn. Manager segregated. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Poultry (44F - Cold Holding); Poultry (44F - Cold Holding); Fish (44F - Cold Holding); Pork (44F - Cold Holding). Manager states all items were 38F last night. Recheck fish 43F, chicken 43F, beef 43F, chicken 44F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. Interior of cooler on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking hand sink by triple sink. Manager moved.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic in hand sink by triple sink. Tongs in hand sink at front counter area. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
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. No date mark on pork in walk in cooler. Items, pork, chicken, in reach in cooler by fryers not date marked. Manager date marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two dented cans of baby corn on dry storage shelf. Manager segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceilings tiles soiled. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink by triple sink soiled. Gaskets of reach in cooler soiled. Mop sink soiled. Exterior of bulk bins of flour, cornstarch soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
26
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked pork in white stand up freezer. Discussed food storage with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler. Reach in cooler interior soiled- on cook line, and white stand up cooler. White stand up freezer interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of white stand up freezer is chipped. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors and floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Hood filters soiled. Wall soiled by triple sink and under kitchen equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: Floor cleaned. Floor drains, hoods, walls, and ceiling tiles soiled. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Exterior of blue bulk bins of flour soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
55
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee used knife to cut raw shrimp then rinsed and placed to dry. Discussed dish washing with manager. Manager put knife in sink to be washed and sanitized properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Employee handled raw shrimp and then handled clean equipment. Discussed with manager. Employee washed hands and put dish to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 80F at room temperature. Manager put in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor by walk in cooler and prep sink. Manager killed, discarded, and cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked pork in white stand up freezer. Discussed food storage with manager. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins with pineapple juice and cooking wine on dry storage shelf. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach in cooler. Reach in cooler interior soiled- on cook line, and white stand up cooler. White stand up freezer interior soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by rice cooker blocked by boxes. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic in hand sink in back kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by front counter. Manager placed soap at sink. **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. Noodles, shrimp, egg rolls, and chicken with no date mark. Manager began marking dates prepared. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee food on prep tables in back kitchen. Discussed eating in dining room only with manager. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee shirt above canned pineapple juice on dry storage shelf. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee with no hair net preparing food. **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of white stand up freezer is chipped. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors and floor drains soiled/has accumulation of debris. Hood filters soiled. Wall soiled by triple sink and under kitchen equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled. Exterior of blue bulk bins of flour soiled. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Manager reusing cut jugs as dispensers. Manager reusing tin cans. Discussed with manager. Manager discarded jug. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Manager emptied sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, eggrolls not covered in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under triple sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0ppm. Manager fixed to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gourmet on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Gourmet.
How does China Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?
China Gourmet most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.
Has China Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Gourmet have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine 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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