Golden China
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
47
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Golden China stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That's lower than the typical Port Charlotte restaurant, which scores around 82. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of applesauce in dry storage. Observed 2 dented #10 cans of baby corn in dry storage. The operator segregated the dented cans for return. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over whole-muscle intact beef in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed peak water temperature for the handwashing in the server station at 75F.
27-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water at low velocity. The operator increased the water flow. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the boxed foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Rear exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
47
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on blade. Observed operator putting can opener in to dish area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink blocked with pots and pans inside sink. Observed operator removing items out of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage, in sugar container, a scoop without a handle. Observed operator removing container and replacing with a scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed throughout kitchen, in reach in coolers and freezer, torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop in fried rice with handle touching rice. Observed operator removing scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers, soiled gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in dry storage, sugar, salt, and msg(?) not covered for protection. Observed operator covering product with lids. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage, not in original packaging, sugar, salt, and msg(?) not labeled. Observed operator labeling items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed on speed rack/cooling rack, empty cardboard containers being used for fried foods to absorb oil.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed chicken strips in cooling stage, not time stamped for time/temperature control. Observed operator time marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sinks (2) in kitchen being used as dirty silverware in one by back door and a pan, and a box of food wrap on top of sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, prepped foods not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with food debris on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a wallet, 3 phones, keys, 3 chargers and vitamins stored on shelves above prep areas and on prep table, where raw chicken was prepped.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed outside in front of entrance to walk in cooler/freezer, a hole in concrete with deep standing water inside hole.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed fried chicken strips under hand soap dispenser by hand sink. Also observed open bag of corn starch exposed to possible raw chicken liquid, due to the way the employee was pushing raw chicken into bus pan that was sitting on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items in walk in freezer stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Observed prep table being washed after raw chicken was on it, but table was not sanitized.
08B-23-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed blue towel, wet under cutting board for raw chicken.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers, in kitchen, stained and soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed all Togo containers that were stored on line, not inverted to open end down. Observed operator turning containers upside down properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used for raw animal food stored in the same sanitizing solution as cloths used for other purposes. Observed wet cloth being used to clean raw chicken product, rinsed out and used again for other wiping purposes.
21-32-4
35
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching hands on soiled clothes at cookline. Educated the operator. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over unwashed bean sprouts at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw chicken to a different location at the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator moved the beef to a different location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef not commercially sealed at Walk in Freezer. Operator moved the raw beef to higher location on shelf over the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed chicken, egg rolls at table above Reach in Cooler. Operator time marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water 78F at both kitchen and ware washing area handwash sink due to hot side turned valves underneath the handwash sink. Operator turned both valves on to reach a minimum of 85F water at both handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
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 operator the written procedure. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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 operator the form in Chinese translation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operators the written procedure for Time as a Public Health Control. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed missing cold side faucet handle at ware washing area handwash sink. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed cook egg rolls below the paper towels at frontline handwash sink and cooked chicken in front of handwash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved the food items exposed to splash to a different location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
21
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked with boxes. Observed operator remove boxes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage a container with what appears to be sugar with a guard Togo container in it to use as a scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets with mold like substance on them all in kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, multiple food items stored on floor. IE: Pork, Chicken, etc. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor with a towel in side on floor. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in server area, two quart containers with silverware stored inside containers, with handles down on 12 pieces of silverware.
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a bin in walk in cooler with sauces in the bin. A couple of cans were not covered for protection.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage area containers of what appears to be flour, sugar, salt in bins without common name on containers to identify. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with out hand soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell egg at ambient temperature of 69F. Observed it discarded.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a gray bus tub of chicken on the floor underneath a prep table by back door with raw Chicken in it, with temperature at 71F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a gray bus tub of chicken on the floor underneath a prep table by back door with raw Chicken in it, with temperature at 71F
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Bae red employee washing hands in three compartment sink instead of hand sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves in it.no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on expo shelf.
12B-07-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed yellow sponge in service area.
21-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer stored on floor. Observed operator put food Office Work floor and away properly. Observed a bucket of chicken stored on floor under prep table, Observed operator throw away chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water stored on floor.
10-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor in service area.
21-44-1
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed tempura chicken stored to cool next to hand washing sink, with exposure to water and soap splash. Observed operator moving them to a safer location.
08B-54-4
35
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four # 10 can Heinz ketchup, two #10 can bamboo shoots, two#10 can water chestnuts, one #5 can oyster sauce, one #5 can double black soy sauce, and two #5 can ground bean sauce observed on dry storage shelf, damaged/dented. Observed operator removing off site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.observed at mop sink no vacuum breaker for either faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed can opener with black food like substance on it. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like mold substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of pork strips, 1 case pork cubes and whole watermelon on walk in floor and frozen chicken in clear bag on floor in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit. on proper procedures
08B-23-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit. on proper procedures.
08B-25-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed un named dry items in storage closet out of original packaging with no identifying name label. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed eight bamboo shoots, one apple sauce, four baby corn all number ten cans dented. Stop sale **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
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 - 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
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with brown water mark damage throughout restaurant.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on cook line. Observed operator removing cell phone **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on floor in walk in. Observed operator correcting. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasonings on cookline not labeled. Observed operator labeling items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans of bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, soy sauce and baby corns in dry storage area. Operator removed from dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed kitchen employee wash hands in three part sink and return to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan available. Provided operator with form.
03F-10-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed no backflow preventers present at outside mop sink.
29-38-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open bottles of water on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on cooling rack in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees with no hair restraints working on the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and sauce on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed chicken wings thawing in sink with no running water. Temperature of wings was 76F. Operator stated they had been thawing for 45 minutes. **Repeat Violation**
06-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed employees at wok station using wet wiping cloths with no sanitizer bucket available. **Repeat Violation**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar containers with no labels present. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden China on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden China?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Golden China.
How does Golden China compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Golden China most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Golden China's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Golden China have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Golden China means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Golden China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden China is inspected around three times per year on average.
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