Top China
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Top China has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Top China trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over oranges in walk-in cooler. Operator moved oranges above chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink in kitchen near front counter.. operator r over bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing over walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent above water heater in kitchen with excess dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of rice on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved bucket to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of spoon in seasoning on food preparation table in kitchen. Operator moved handles above seasoning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs handle in beef on cook line in 3 door reach-in cooler. Operator moved tongs out of the beef. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
61
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink across from fryers with a sanitizer bucket in it. Operator removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing at entrance to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of screen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a 5-gallon bucket of rice on floor near utility sink. Operator moved rice off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong in cooked pork on cook line in 3 door reach-in cooler. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry. Operator hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
70
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to dispense pork in 2 door reach-in cooler on cook line. Observed can being used to dispense rice from bucket next utility sink. Operator removed both bowl and can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles over walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice on floor next to utility sink. Operator moved rice to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired. Operator updated license before the end of the inspection. #246037109 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler. Operator move chicken to below sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed no signed employee health reporting agreements. Educated operator on signed employee health reporting agreements. E-mailed copy of employee health reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed empty can being used as a scoop rice. Operator removed can. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board being used to line shelves on shelf rack next to exit door. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter with excessive grease dripping.
23-03-4
Basic - Outdoor refuse area not curbed and graded to drain. Observed standing water in garbage area.
33-27-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in employees bathroom in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on reach-in freezer across from fryers. Operator put wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution not at proper strength. Operator corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf by rear kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs laying on top of pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at rear kitchen sink.
31B-04-4
78
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Provided to operator. Operator signed agreement. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed old food can used to scoop rice from bulk container. Operator discarded old can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line dry storage shelves by back door.
14-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in stand up reach in freezer and 2 reach in freezer chests **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored in container of ribs in reach in cooler, not above rim of container. Operator removed tongs from food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents over cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand washing sink on cook line. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Emailed form to operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container without handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed the container and placed scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed shelf underneath the prep table in the kitchen.
14-45-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs stored with chicken wings. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in cooler at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed by hand washing sink.
21-38-4
61
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of pineapple chunks dented on seam., and can of baby corn dented on seem. Operator separate cans to be returned. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed fried chicken hold on time as a public health control has a time marked, but no written procedure. Inform the operator and email the form to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees personal items and cellphone stored on the tray on the ruck where noodles were cooling. Operator removed the tray with personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee without hair restraint. Employee placed the hat on head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top China on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top China?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Top China.
How does Top China compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Top China most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Top China's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Top China have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Top China means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Top China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top China is inspected around two times per year on average.
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