Y H S CHINA BISTRO
Food safety records indicate Y H S CHINA BISTRO in TAMPA has 6 inspections with a 2.3/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
302 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33609
North Bon Air
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873049
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slime on white plastic shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed small bowls in bulk cooked beef and cooked hi Ken in reach in cooler - Observed clear plastic bowls in bulk MSG and sugar at time of inspection. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored next to drink soda bibs in dish room area not secured at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5: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 scoop handle in bulk MSG at time of inspection. -Observed ice scoop handle in bulk ice inside ice machine at time of inspection. Operator removed both scoops during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. 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. No labeling in reach in coolers and walk in coolers at time of inspection.
Inspection Date: 3/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896474
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slimy substance on white plastic shield inside ice machine bin during inspection. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles have a build up on them at time of inspection.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small white ceramic bowl in hand wash sink at from of kitchen. Employee removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle on bar filled with blue liquid. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8753493
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on white splash shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in kitchen next to soda bib holder not secured at time of inspection
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Operator had employee move drink to employee drink area. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers at time of inspection
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in kitchen Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in kitchen and walk in at time of inspection Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled at time of inspection
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in dish room. Operator brought soap to sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 4/2/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580720
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in the ice machine bin during inspection Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to scoop cooked rice. Operator disposed of bowl at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed frying pans stored between stove and wall. Operator removed during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed around equipment in kitchen
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer - Observed soy sauce stored on kitchen floor Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5: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 scoop handle in salt and sugar bins. Operator removed scoops during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo boxes stored on cooks line not inverted. Operator fixed during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen - Can opener soiled with food debris - Mold like substance on soda machine around nozzles Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in hand wash sink by kitchen door. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 12/27/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580626
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on prep tables and shelves over prep tables in establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 10-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pigs feet thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator added running water at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dumplings, cooked pork and multiple items in reach in coolers in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 12/22/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366173
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked chicken and beef.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on prep tables and shelves over prep tables in establishment.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee dumpling with fork on reach in cooler in kitchen.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, keys, bags and multiple items on prep tables and shelves above prep tables in kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of single use straws and other Togo items on floor in upstairs storage area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings and multiple items in reach in coolers in kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pigs feet thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator added running water at time of inspection.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine on reach in cooler in kitchen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked dumplings in reach in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: noodles 68 F, cooked chicken 47 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: dumplings 103 F, cooked duck 79 F, cooked pork 76 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap and metal sponge in handwash sink in dish area.
- 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. Dumplings, cooked pork and multiple items in reach in coolers in kitchen.