Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited two times.
Among Palm Harbor restaurants, the typical score is 73; Great Wall Chinese Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest and vertical freezers, raw chicken in plastic bags over egg roll wrappers and cooked ribs, operator moved chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler around pans and inside lid
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls made 2 days ago, discussed proper date marking with operator
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Towel bucket by 3 compartment sink 10 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
67
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: 2 live roaches in cardboard box located underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator killed one and removed the box from the establishment. 1 live roach in cardboard of fry oil. Operator killed and sanitized. 1 live roach on bucket containing sugar. Operator killed and sanitized. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. 1 roach egg shell under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: 1 dead in bucket under hand wash sink. Operator discarded and sanitized. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above washed vegetables in the walk in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator did not have the correct bleach for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Bleach bottle did not state that it was safe for food contact surfaces on the label. The operator went to the store and bought the correct bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. 1 roach egg shell under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above ready to heat sauces in the walk in. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over RTE **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by boxes of fryer oil. Operator unblocked hand wash sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork cooked, frozen no date mark. Operator was able to determine date cooked and dated accordingly **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
64
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Non TCS food containers holding dry ingredients have a build up of food debris. Discussed the need to clean containers before refilling
22-09-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cans that stored other foods being used to scoop dry ingredients. Discussed the importance of not reusing single service containers
25-32-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator washed hands without soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (59F - held on counter second temperature 50F cooling.); egg rolls (84F - held on the counter, second temperature 77F cooling)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked noodles, rice noodles, egg rolls. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated will date accordingly **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Sleeping area set up for child against dry storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
43-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverages stored on prep table next to food and clean equipment.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Child's back pack and other belongings stored in prep area next to food and clean equipment **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps present around screen door in rear of the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on the floor. Operator moved soy sauce to be stored a minimum of 6 " off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food being thawed on counter. Operator placed frozen food in a food container and placed it under cool running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
37
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Great Wall Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant.
How does Great Wall Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 73.
Has Great Wall Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Great Wall Chinese Restaurant 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 Great Wall Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Great Wall Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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