CHINA CHEF
1131 S TOLEDO BLADE BLVD #86, NORTH PORT, FL 34288
License #6805083
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →CHINA CHEF in NORTH PORT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 5 critical, 2 major, 8 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 14, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 5 critical, 1 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken thawing in standing water in the kitchen. The operator removed the water and stored the chicken in the walk in cooler.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the interior of the container used to store uncooked rice soiled.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket on the white stand up freezer nearest the front counter.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler nearest the soda cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee personal belongings stored with dry goods in the storage area. The operator properly stored the personal belongings.
- [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed a frozen raw chicken breast on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator discarded the raw chicken breast.
- [22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and store knives used to cut raw chicken without sanitizing the knives. The operator removed the knives and placed in the dish area for proper sanitization.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for flour. The operator discarded the plastic container.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with multiple cooked food products in the walk in freezer.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a box of noodles stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. The operator properly stored the box of noodles.
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