China Palace
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at China Palace stretching back to 2022. On Feb 19, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“The rear exit screen door has a gap at the threshold” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which China Palace's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic to go bags in direct contact with raw beef in the walk in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash their hands in the three compartment sink. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. The operator covered the chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - The rear exit screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
64
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented 1 can of Koon Chun Double Dark Soy Sauce 60 FL. OZ and 1 can of Koon Chun Hoisin Sauce 5 LB can on dry storage shelf.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed "T shirt" bags being used for food storage in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen meat in walk in freezer not covered. Observed broccoli, boneless spare ribs and other food prep products in walk in cooler all not covered for protection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 2 dented cans on storage shelf not segregated. 1 Soy Sauce, 1 Hoisin Sauce.
08B-20-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on exterior screen door at back exit. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of frozen items stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed handle of scoop touching sugar in storage container. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on all reach in coolers soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops inside mop bucket, not hung up properly. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
47
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub nose, then stir rice without washing hands after touching nose.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed food certification for manager no longer legible and no other copy on premise.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date markings on prepped foods in walk in cooler. Example: Cooked pork, Raw Chicken, Cut cabbage. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee bottle of water on top, inside reach in, make tables cooler. Observed Operator remove water bottle and throw away.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed on make table,reach in cooler with torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gasket on make table with black mold like substance on gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork, cut cabbage, and multiple other items prepped without covering for protection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 pork butts sitting in standing water , in three compartment sink for thawing. Observed operator turning on water to continue thawing process, after coaching operator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed both mops stored inside mop bucket, not properly hung up to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
52
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with 5 gallon buckets. Observed operator moving buckets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in walk in cooler, surface rust on shelves underneath cardboard lining. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food build upon back of handles on reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door with torn gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris. Observed operator cleaning gaskets on reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in coolers egg rolls not covered while being stored. Observed operator putting lid on egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor not 6 inches off ground. Observed operator moving and storing buckets correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Dayquil and assorted other medications stored above prep table across from wok station.
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by hot water tank blocked with milk crates, chemicals in 5 gallon bucket and mop bucket.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by hot waer tank no soap at handwashing snk
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust in walk in cooler on shelving
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking of prepared items in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on back side of handles on equipment in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed opened water bottle on shelf above prep table and reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets needing replacement on walk in cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on screen back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food in walk in cooler with no covers onthem
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop inside mop bucket not properly stored
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several green and blue storage containers with out labels on them in dry storage **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
39
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of door leading outside. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: Observed gap in door during call back inspection, work in progress. Time extended
35B-01-4
95
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed food managers card expired on 08102018. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple gaskets through out kitchen with a black mold like substance build up on them.
22-02-4
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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed the new Chinese information to operator to print out and himself and employees sign. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken without date marking **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler without date markings. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board vented shelf liners in walk in cooler and freezer. Spoke with operator on what correct liners to use and how they need to be easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on bottom of door leading outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer and in walk in cooler, food stored on floor, not 6 inches off of the ground. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage, no identifying label to what is in the container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed operation open and operating during inspection on an expired license. Observed operator going on line and renewing at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane liter fluid and three in one oil on dry storage shelf next to canned foods. Observed operator moving from shelf right away. **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed raw chicken in walk in cooler with out a date mark.
02C-08-5
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. Spoke with operator on the proper procedures and emailed information to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink blocked with mop bucket, empty chicken boxes and trash can.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a handled scoop in rice container laying on its side with handle touching rice in dry storage. Observed operator correcting the scoop by properly storing it handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in the sanitizer sink compartment of the three compartment sink, raw chicken thighs with drumsticks attached, thawing in sink with no running water nor in a proper container.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers with white dry substance in them without any labeling on them in dry storage area. Observed operator labeling said containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and or gaskets. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on reach in cooler, and walk in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining food shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing at three compartment sink
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps in back screen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken in box on floor and employee moving off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed bucket hanging from ceiling on a sprinkler line. Operator stated that there is a leak. This is directly above prep table.
08B-52-4
32
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf in walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of Mountain Dew on food prep table. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee eyeglasses above food line.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on rear exterior screen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on melter handle. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Palace on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Palace?
Across the inspection record, “the rear exit screen door has a gap at the threshold” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at China Palace.
How does China Palace compare to other restaurants in North Port?
China Palace most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Port average of 78.
Has China Palace's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Palace have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Palace 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 Palace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Palace is inspected around three times per year on average.
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