Top China Zhang
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Top China Zhang has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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 wiping hands on soiled clothes and then handling clean utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing their hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **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 scoop handle touching the flour at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid at dumpster pad. Operator closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed residue buildup on drain boards at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized the drain boards. **Corrected On-Site**
16-15-4
64
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 open package on tray of raw chicken over raw beef at reach in freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stain cutting board at Make Table.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed accumulation of debris at 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both men's and women's restroom not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator covered the food items with food grade plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator.
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 egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of the foodhandler training certificate.
53B-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooked chicken exposed to splash next to kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the food item from splash. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue buildup in the interior of reach in cooler. Operator cleaned the interior of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce buckets on the floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed bamboo shoots 6 lbs. 8 oz. can dented at shelf at back entrance. Operator discarded the dented can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw beef not commercially packaged at Reach in Freezer. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom of Reach in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 cooked chicken at prep table not time marked. The operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the employee to wash hands at handwash sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed mop bucket blocking the handwash sink. Operator removed the mop bucket from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed much food debris at cookline handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handles with residue buildup.
23-24-4
43
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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 soil shirt and then engaged in touching clean utensils without washing hands. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cold holding unit handles soiled at kitchen. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food item on floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris at flour containers. Operator cleaned the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple disposable containers not inverted at prep table. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
61
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 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. Observed cooked chicken and egg rolls not time marked at prep table next to cookline. Operator time marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-13-5
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 open packaging of raw chicken over open packaging of raw pork at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items at Reach in Freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
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. Provided the form. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Provided the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg, and sugar containers not labeled at cookline. Educated the operator.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of whole onions on floor at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on flour containers. Operator cleaned the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
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 at flour container. Operator removed the handle from touching the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top China Zhang last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top China Zhang on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top China Zhang?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Top China Zhang.
How does Top China Zhang compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Top China Zhang most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Top China Zhang's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top China Zhang have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Top China Zhang 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 Top China Zhang inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top China Zhang is inspected around three times per year on average.
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