CHINA CITY RESTAURANT
16049 Tampa Palms Boulevard West
Tampa, Florida, 33620
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken underneath of the preparation table. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish in standing water, operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt, msg,sugar container with not label.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sproud (60F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (66F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 7/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop inside standing water at 80°F, operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed diced ham inside thank you bags. Operator changed during inspection.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (48°F - Cold Holding); sprouts (49°F - Cold Holding) in front the cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/3/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 2/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw ribs, raw chicken stored inside thank you bags in reach in freezer.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/30/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of preparation table.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice bag on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
- 11-07-5: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.
- 11-27-4: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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1: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. Operator printed the firm and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/30/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (813) 979-0406
Website: http://www.chinacitytampa.com/
Google Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
(224 reviews)Price Level
$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:3:00 – 9:00 PM
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Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025