CHINA KITCHEN

Name: CHINA KITCHEN
Address: 935 N BENEVA RD #719, SARASOTA, FL, 34232, US
Rating: 94.2

935 N BENEVA RD #719, SARASOTA, FL 34232

License #6805549

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94.2 Grade B / 100

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CHINA KITCHEN in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.2 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 31, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 3 critical, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 31, 2025 shows 6 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handles in contact with temperature sensitive items in their reach in coolers. Operator removed them.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a lawn chair stored above their sodas in the back storage area.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee eggs not labeled in the walk in cooler. Operator removed them.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls used as scoops. Operator removed them.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed the trash can uncovered in the womens restroom.
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Observed their grease receptacle open.

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