China Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, China Kitchen has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. China Kitchen was last inspected on Oct 31, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls used as scoops. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee eggs not labeled in the walk in cooler. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a lawn chair stored above their sodas in the back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed their grease receptacle open.
33-29-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handles in contact with temperature sensitive items in their reach in coolers. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed the trash can uncovered in the women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
74
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a first aid kit and medical alcohol stored with food above the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed celery in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cooked vegetables and ready to eat sauce in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining multiple food contact shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed an uncovered receptacle in the women's restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone stored above and with food in the dry storage area. Operator removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black building up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
47
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler/freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-14: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of hand cream stored above the make table. Operator removed the cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed a non food grade bag in direct contact with food in the reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on the floor, in boxes, and on top of packaged food in the dry storage area. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on the floor of the back prep/warewashing area. Observed approximately 4 rodent droppings on the floor of the drink storage section in front of the restrooms. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in a make table above the fill line: Ambient shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rodent droppings in contact with packaged rice noodles and cooking wine in the dry storage area. Operator willingly disposed of product. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Garlic in oil (85F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been it for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed them in a reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a jug of dish soap stored next to cooking wine on the cook line. Operator removed the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line multiple shelves in the walk in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee cooking food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
22
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed above the fill line in the make table: Ambient shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and touch a clean utensils without washing their hands. Instructed the operator on proper egg procedure.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. Operator switched there places. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat onions. Operator removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in the right side kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed the utensils. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a container of salt. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in the women's restroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken and other meats stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator placed items on shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door not self closing.
35B-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a mop stored in the mop bucket. Operator hung the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
35
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pill bottles stored above the kitchen make table. Operator removed bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw eggs stored over bottled drinks in the walk in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up on the meat slicer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the back kitchen hand wash sink with dirty dishes in it. Operator removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler vent.
36-50-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator stated they were out of hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor throughout the establishment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives in between equipment on the cook line. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the hood filters above the cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken defrosting in standing water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Owner removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kits for sanitizer buckets or three compartment sink. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **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. **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. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed handouts. **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed the knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under all preparation tables soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust hood on the cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
29
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cut cabbage. Employee moved eggs.rv **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ladle in Hand wash sink in rear of kitchen. Employee removed ladle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food handler employee not wearing hair restraint. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bean sprouts on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved sprouts. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear door lacking self closing apparatus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Kitchen on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “unclean building components, attachments or fixtures” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Kitchen.
How does China Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
China Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has China Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Kitchen 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 Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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