Pf Changs China Bistro
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Pf Changs China Bistro has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Pf Changs China Bistro's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over ready to eat cake in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee removed the tuna. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat ginger in the walk in cooler. Employee placed the shrimp below the ginger. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. GM labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor on the right side of the walk in cooler under the shelves covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
74
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. Rice on time as a public health control in the sushi area with no time no time mark. Manager stated the rice had been on time as a public health control for approximately 30 minutes. Manager placed a time mark on the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in the northwest corner of the walk in cooler.
36-22-4
82
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
95
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Green beans (54F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (55F - Cold Holding);; Beans sprouts (58F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding) Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly Gallon of bleach stored next to a container of uncooked rice on a shelf in the preparation area. Chef removed the bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Employee placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
64
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of Mushroom soy sauce dented at the seams. Manager placed the items aside for a refund. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line ; Shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding); Pork won ton (55F - Cold Holding); Chicken (54F - Cooking); Water chestnuts (53F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line ; Shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); Cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding); Pork won ton (55F - Cold Holding); Chicken (54F - Cooking); Water chestnuts (53F - Cold Holding) Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to clean plates in the expo area. Manager removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen next to food. Manager removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
52
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beef cooler in the bar area.
29-49-6
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in the dishwasher area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over chocolate cake in the reach in cooler on the left side of cook line. Manager placed the tuna below the cake. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line.
29-49-6
70
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid in the bar area not labeled. Employee labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a shelf above a preparation table next to the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes and soufflé cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb in the dishwasher room.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dish machine soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor areas covered with standing water. Under the three compartment sink and in the walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line.
22-16-4
74
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed the knives to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on the right side end of the cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Under the three compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pf Changs China Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pf Changs China Bistro on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pf Changs China Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pf Changs China Bistro.
How does Pf Changs China Bistro compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Pf Changs China Bistro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Pf Changs China Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pf Changs China Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pf Changs China Bistro 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 Pf Changs China Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pf Changs China Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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