Palm Harbor, Pinellas County

GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT

3424 TAMPA RD., Palm Harbor, FL 34684

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 8, 2026
City
Palm Harbor
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Apr 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 24499556

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

14-17-4

Detail 24499557

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

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 23985731

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In chest and vertical freezers, raw chicken in plastic bags over egg roll wrappers and cooked ribs, operator moved chicken to bottom Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23985729

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler around pans and inside lid

02C-02-5

Detail 23985730

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls made 2 days ago, discussed proper date marking with operator

21-07-4

Detail 23985732

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Towel bucket by 3 compartment sink 10 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 23837865

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in cardboard box located underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator killed one and removed the box from the establishment. 1 live roach in cardboard of fry oil. Operator killed and sanitized. 1 live roach on bucket containing sugar. Operator killed and sanitized. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23837866

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in bucket under hand wash sink. Operator discarded and sanitized. Repeat Violation Warning

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-05-4

Detail 23837867

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: 2 live roaches in cardboard box located underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator killed one and removed the box from the establishment. 1 live roach in cardboard of fry oil. Operator killed and sanitized. 1 live roach on bucket containing sugar. Operator killed and sanitized. Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23837868

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. 1 roach egg shell under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: 1 dead in bucket under hand wash sink. Operator discarded and sanitized. Admin Complaint

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23832567

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above washed vegetables in the walk in cooler. Raw chicken above raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated items. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 23832566

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed under the 3 compartment sink. Operator killed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

22-38-5

Detail 23832565

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator did not have the correct bleach for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Bleach bottle did not state that it was safe for food contact surfaces on the label. The operator went to the store and bought the correct bleach. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23832563

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. 1 roach egg shell under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23832564

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms above ready to heat sauces in the walk in. Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23590555

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over RTE Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Raw chicken over ready to eat egg rolls in freezer chest. Chicken is not commercially packaged. Operator relocated. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23590554

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by boxes of fryer oil. Operator unblocked hand wash sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Sink blocked rack. Operator relocated. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23441209

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over RTE Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23441211

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by boxes of fryer oil. Operator unblocked hand wash sink Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 23441208

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork cooked, frozen no date mark. Operator was able to determine date cooked and dated accordingly Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23441210

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

12B-07-4

Detail 22715908

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-09-5

Detail 22715906

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Non TCS food containers holding dry ingredients have a build up of food debris. Discussed the need to clean containers before refilling

25-32-4

Detail 22715909

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cans that stored other foods being used to scoop dry ingredients. Discussed the importance of not reusing single service containers

02D-01-5

Detail 22715907

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-20-4

Detail 22379583

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Operator washed hands without soap.

08A-08-5

Detail 22379581

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22379576

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (59F - held on counter second temperature 50F cooling.); egg rolls (84F - held on the counter, second temperature 77F cooling)

12A-03-4

Detail 22379574

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

02C-02-5

Detail 22379584

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked noodles, rice noodles, egg rolls. Operator was able to determine the prep date and dated will date accordingly Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 22379580

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee beverages stored on prep table next to food and clean equipment.

40-06-5

Detail 22379579

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Child's back pack and other belongings stored in prep area next to food and clean equipment Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22379573

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22379582

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps present around screen door in rear of the establishment. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22379578

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on the floor. Operator moved soy sauce to be stored a minimum of 6 " off the floor. Corrected On-Site

43-01-4

Detail 22379575

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Sleeping area set up for child against dry storage shelves. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22379577

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Food being thawed on counter. Operator placed frozen food in a food container and placed it under cool running water. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22056428

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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events

31A-09-4

Detail 22056425

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking hand wash sink. Operator unblocked hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22056423

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. Discussed and provided employee agreement

13-03-4

Detail 22056422

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

35B-09-4

Detail 22056426

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.

14-17-4

Detail 22056424

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22056427

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling all food that is removed from its original container with its common name.

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 21491788

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. OTC medicine stored on prep table near cook line. Operator removed medications Corrected On-Site

08B-27-4

Detail 21491786

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Fried chicken cooling in lid to raw chicken case on paper from bag of sugar,. Discussed the importance of storing food on clean and sanitized surface.

12A-03-4

Detail 21491787

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Oper washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Discussed the need to use hand wash sinks only Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21491784

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage and employee food on prep table. Discussed separating employee food from restaurant food

22-09-5

Detail 21491785

Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Dry ingredient containers on cook line heavily soiled with food debris. Discussed with operator the need to wash, rinse and sanitize food containers before refilling

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

35A-05-4

Detail 21060111

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on a cardboard container used as a seat by staff. Roach was killed and the cardboard containers is discarded. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21060114

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings held on the counter less than 4 hours 84F . Operator placed wings in cooler, rice held on counter less than 4 hours 78F, operator placed rice in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 21060112

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Hands washed in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with the importance of washing hands in approved hand wash sink only Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21060110

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by containers Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21060113

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler- eggs and cabbage stored on the floor. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor. Warning

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20906827

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (67 - held on counter); egg roll (67 - held on counter); cabbage (64 - Cold Holding), rice 81- Held on shelf above woks on cook line. Operator moved items to the refrigerated units. All food was out of temperature less than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Chicken stored on counter 64F held on counter less than 4 hours, Reach in cooler- pork 46F cold hold, egg roll 47F cold hold, rice 46F cold hold. See Stop Sale. Admin Complaint

43-08-4

Detail 20906825

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Small child in kitchen prep areas and cook line. Discussed the importance of keeping unauthorized/untrained people out of cooking and prepping ares. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 20906824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car seat Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20906826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-04: Time Extended

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 20898609

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (67 - held on counter); egg roll (67 - held on counter); cabbage (64 - Cold Holding), rice 81- Held on shelf above woks on cook line. Operator moved items to the refrigerated units. All food was out of temperature less than 4 hours. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-01-4

Detail 20898600

Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required.operator used front computer and without washing hands placed dough in the fryer, operator touched face and continued prep with no hand wash. Discussed the importance and procedure of proper hand washing with operator Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20898602

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by boxes and containers Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20898608

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked pasta and cooked chicken. Repeat Violation Warning

43-08-4

Detail 20898605

Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Small child in kitchen prep areas and cook line. Discussed the importance of keeping unauthorized/untrained people out of cooking and prepping ares. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20898604

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Drink on prep table of cook line. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20898603

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Ribs stored in walk in cooler not identified or segregated as personal food. Discussed the importance of separating and labeling personal food Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20898606

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car seat Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20898599

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator no hair restraint. Discussed the importance of proper use of hair restraints. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20898607

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20898598

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil, sauce. Discussed the importance of storing food a minimum of 6" off the floorRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20898601

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter of cooks line Corrected On-Site Warning