River Ridge, Pasco County

CHINA GATE

11336 RIDGE RD, River Ridge, FL 34654

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
May 29, 2026
City
River Ridge
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03D-01-5

Detail 24600077

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice cooked at 11:00am did not reach temperature of 70 with in 2 hours 2:30pm. Operator placed in walk in cooler

02C-02-5

Detail 24600072

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken cooked yesterday in reach in cooler not date marked. Operator dated chicken during inspection.

21-05-5

Detail 24600071

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth used to cover fresh cut broccoli. Operator removed cloth

40-06-5

Detail 24600075

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24600076

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil x2 stored on the floor. Operator moved the oil a minimum of 6" off the floor Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24600073

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut into a scoop. Operator discarded jug Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24600074

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple raw vegetables cut and prepped not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered vegetables during inspection Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 23973954

High Priority - Multiple nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Discussed with operator.

08A-17-6

Detail 23973953

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 stored over raw beef in freezer near three compartment sink. Discussed proper storage with operator.

41-17-4

Detail 23973955

Intermediate - 2 spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath three compartment sink.

May 28, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-17-6

Detail 23755193

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. Raw chicken on trays over raw beef in vertical freezer by 3 compartment sink. Operator moved chicken to bottom Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23755192

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fresh garlic in oil, made at approximately 11 am, on crash cart -garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23755195

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil, made at approximately 11 am, on crash cart -garlic in oil (79F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23755194

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal bowls in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23755191

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table on cook line, moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23443198

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over sauces , operator moved eggs to bottom shelf In vertical freezer- raw chicken over pork, operator moved pork to top Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23443194

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in cook line - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding), moved back to walk in cooler recheck , still 46F Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 23443195

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

08B-39-4

Detail 23443196

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli being cut, taken straight out of case, discussed washing before cutting

06-01-5

Detail 23443197

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, 35F, moved to dosing and turned water on. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-17-6

Detail 22933780

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. In vertical freezer- trays of raw chicken over raw beef, operator move beef to top Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22933781

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wok table, moved to bucket Towel bucket 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

12A-03-4

Detail 22815935

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, did not dry them, went back to cook line. Discussed Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Not seen at this visit Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22815934

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-18: Time Extended

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 12

08B-27-4

Detail 22815096

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken in cardboard box, moved to bus tub Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22815105

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. In vert freezer- raw chicken over beef, in walk in cooler raw chicken over sauce and raw beef, operator moved all chicken to bottom Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 22815099

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on hinge of 3 door lift top cooler on cook line Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22815103

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings behind chest freezer next to 3 compartment sink Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22815101

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter on prep table cook line-cut cabbage (73F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 22815098

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink, did not dry them, went back to cook line. Discussed Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22815100

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22815106

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large metal bowl and plastic container in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22815102

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22815097

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator using bare had to touch bowl with raw chicken in it, no handle. Bowl is reused, possible cross contamination. Operator washed bowldiscussed using scoop with handle Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22815104

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of marinating chicken on floor by prep table Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22815107

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At wok table, and on prep table , discussed keeping towels in bucket with sanitizer. Used Google translator . Operator set up bucket and put towels in. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22470771

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen- trays of raw chicken over beef, discussed proper food storage with manager on duty. Walk in cooler - raw round pork over washed cut broccoli, operator moved to bottom self Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22470772

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (56F - Cold Holding) from refrigeration 1 hour ago, moved back to walk in cooler, discussed danger zone with manager on duty

53B-13-5

Detail 22470773

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kexi S.

23-03-4

Detail 22470770

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves Fan guards Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22470774

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22470769

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. OM wok table, operator set up sanitizer bucket to put them in Corrected On-Site

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22096432

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp over container of ready to eat sauce in walk-in cooler and raw animal food over ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezers. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22096431

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil Mixture (60F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler stacked above fill line on top of carrots. Operator removed and placed in the freezer for rapid cooling. Discussed proper storage. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22096433

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink has bowls stored on top of sink blocking sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 22096428

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser pump broken at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink.

13-03-4

Detail 22096430

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22096429

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22096426

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers, reach-in freezer, and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22096427

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21603882

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over washed onions in walk in cooler, chicken moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21603890

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in hand sink, container removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21603880

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

02C-02-5

Detail 21603886

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried chicken, egg rolls in walk in cooler not dated

14-09-4

Detail 21603881

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

13-03-4

Detail 21603883

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

14-11-5

Detail 21603885

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn

36-17-5

Detail 21603889

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 21603884

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezers

23-03-4

Detail 21603888

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

14-17-4

Detail 21603887

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 21039977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above whole onions in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf and put the onions on top. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 21039979

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

31A-09-4

Detail 21039975

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mop bucket and a mixing bowl blocking the hand sink. Operator moved the items away from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21039978

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with red liquid in it. Operator labeled it degreaser. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21039976

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a sweet and sour sauce not with a cover on the bucket. Operator covered the sweet and sour sauce. Corrected On-Site

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 13

12A-19-4

Detail 20742306

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No cold water in building during inspection

08B-01-4

Detail 20742302

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20742301

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Cut cabbage (61 - held on counter);rice noodles in water (64 - held on counter). Operator placed items in walk in cooler to cool. Cut cabbage and rice noodles were held on counter less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 20742307

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20742303

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spice containers on cook line Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20742298

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food containers stored in the hand wash sink in the rear of the establishment. Discussed the importance of using hand wash sinks for washing hands only Corrected On-Site

27-06-4

Detail 20742299

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Pilot light was out Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20742308

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken Egg rolls Cooked pork Cooked shrimp Operator was able to determine the prep dates and marked accordingly

27-16-4

Detail 20742304

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Pilot light was out

10-01-5

Detail 20742297

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in dry ingredient bins Corrected On-Site

27-10-4

Detail 20742305

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Pilot light was out Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20742296

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- cut broccoli, egg rolls,dumplings, sweet and sour sauce Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20742300

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sesame seeds,salt. Discussed the need to label foods that are removed from their original container