CHINA CITY
16049 Tampa Palms Boulevard West
Tampa, Florida, 33620
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup at flour containers. Repeat Violation
- 22-37-4:Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed 3 compartment sink soiled being used as a prep sink. Operator cleaned the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs and touching clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by removing the old gloves, washing hands, and placing new gloves on hands. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee washing hands less than 10 seconds at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands for at least 10 to 15 seconds vigorously. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over wonton at Walk in Freezer. Operator relocated the raw chicken to the bottom of Walk in Freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing container with food debris at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the operator.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopy of foodhandler training certificate.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
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. Observed cutting board at Make Table.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple food items on trays not 6 inches off the floor at Walk in Cooler.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water 78F next to Hot Holding Unit.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food items not covered at Walk in Cooler. Operator placed lids on the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching clothes and then touching utensils. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands and educating the operator. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over whole vegetables at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the raw chicken to a different location at bottom of shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed behind the handles at reach-in and walk-in-cooler. Educated the operator.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple food containers with food debris at kitchen. Operator cleaned the food containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-08-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw chicken at 3 compartment sink. Operator increased the flow of the water. Corrected On-Site
- 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 beef over raw shrimp at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over pasta noodles underneath Make Table. Operator removed the pasta noodle from underneath the Make Table to a safe location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over cooked chicken at Display Cooler Unit. Operation switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed egg rolls and chicken not time marked at prep table next to cookline. Operator time marked the food item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Handed the written procedure to the operator. 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 completed the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure to be completed again as the operator misplaced it.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).