How many health inspections has CHINA GOURMET had?

CHINA GOURMET has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHINA GOURMET ever been shut down?

Yes, CHINA GOURMET has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CHINA GOURMET?

The most frequently cited violations at CHINA GOURMET are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

CHINA GOURMET

1714 US HWY 27 STE 20, Clermont, FL 34714

Lake County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TIAN LONG INC · License: SEA4508431

CHINA GOURMET in Clermont, FL has 20 inspections on record with 221 total violations (11.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of April 21, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for CHINA GOURMET
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 2, 2015	Roach activity	09:09:00

Inspection History (20)

Apr 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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