Beijing House
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
43
Score
Across the available record, Beijing House has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 19 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee picked up food up off the floor and washed hands for less then 10 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin. Manager removed bowl and discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored overtop reach in coolers on cooks line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in back kitchen area has no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, sesame oil, cooking whine stored on floor on cooks line.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in coolers on cooks line.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Manager removed and placed tongs at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's stored in water at 87F. Manager discarded water and placed utensils at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in coolers on cooks line are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves overtop 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Green onions not washed before cutting.
08B-39-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces removed from the original containers and placed in plastic bottles has no labeling of ingredients on cooks line.
02D-01-5
43
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Employee placed handwashing soap at sink.
31B-03-4
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water pitcher and other items stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A used straw and beans in handwash sink at wait station. Discussed with operator about handwash sink is for hand washing only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodle, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked egg noodle and rice noodle stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in prep sink by dish machine.
29-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on ice machine at wait station.
12B-07-4
61
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm); CORRECTED TO (Chlorine 50ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed operator touch cut lettuce with no handwashing, discussed with operator. Operator states they are going to cook lettuce to a minimum of 145F. Operator rewashed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in freezer, discussed with operator.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pea n carrot 45 F, bean sprout 47 F, soybean skin 47 F, cut bok choy 45 F, corrected to 43F first temp 11:30 , prepared at 10:30 second temp 145 **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of degreaser stored above flour.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom in women's restroom, Back handwashing sink near 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in women's restroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food not date marked, cooked duck.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Quang Liu expired 09-13-2024 Rongzhang Li 08-22-2024
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle in restroom. Unlabeled ketchup container containing soap unlabeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on dishwasher Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing of cooked beef and pork thawing on prep table, discussed with operator on proper thawing methods.
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over ready to eat sauce Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Stored food not covered. Duck and lettuce uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
21-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bottles throughout kitchen not labeled. Container of sugar in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Scallions not washed prior to prep, operator voluntarily discarded cut pieces. Operator moved box back to walk in cooler to wash later. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in dry storage area in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items on food storage rack in dry storage area. Employee personal belongings above single service.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint, discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting in dish area in drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce throughout kitchen on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle not on nonabsorbant pad. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching baking powder. In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 111F, discussed with operator. Operator removed and washed at time of inspection. In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs on equipment door handle, discussed with operator. Operator moved at time of inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
11
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bins through establishment use containers as handleless scoops inside bins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Handleless scoops used in sauce containers. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in multiple locations throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Sauce container stored on floor inside kitchen area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage and large amount of cardboard boxes on ground. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Hood filter and walk in cooler door gasket soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee did not wash hands before beginning work after walking into kitchen from outside of building. Discussed with operator the importance of handwashing prior to working. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly inside kitchen landed on prep sink. 1 live fly in dry food storage area. Landed on cutting board. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household aerosol pest control in use. Discussed with operator and stopped the use of household pest control during time of inspection. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored in the same bin with raw fish in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over raw fish and beef in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 7 live roaches inside wood shelf of dry food storage rack. One roach had an egg sac still attached. 1 live roach above employee hand washing sink in dish area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. On dry storage shelving by dish machine, on wall by hand wash sink in dish area **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw chicken stored in the same bin with raw fish in walk in cooler. Both items are not in hermetically sealed packaging. Observed raw animal juice in bottom of container. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in Pepsi reach in cooler next to ice machine not date marked. Operator labeled milk during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Located in back kitchen area next to dish machine. Operator removed blockage during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee hand washing sink used for drying equipment, located next to Pepsi reach in cooler in service line. Operator removed equipment during time of inspection. Employee washing booster seat in hand wash sink. Discussed with employee and management that the sink is for handwashing only. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. No hot or cold running water at exterior mop sink due to construction. Faucet missing. **Warning**
27-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle in back kitchen area next to dish machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bins through establishment use containers as handleless scoops inside bins. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employees prepping in back kitchen area have raw shrimp juices dripping on clean mixing bowls on shelf underneath. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside wood shelf of dry food storage rack. 1 dead roach beneath dish machine. 1 dead roach located next to back kitchen exit. Operator removed roach, clean and sanitized area. 1 dead roach next to air conditioning handler by chest freezers. 1 dead roach between ice machine and Pepsi reach in cooler. 4 dead roaches beneath employee hand washing sink adjacent to Pepsi reach in cooler. 3 dead roaches beneath air conditioning handler adjacent to bathrooms. 4 dead roaches under glassware shelving in server area 3 dead roaches under to go station in server area 3 dead roaches on floor next to front register 1 dead roach inside empty chest freezer located adjacent to front register. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees personal drinks stored over and on clean prep tables in multiple areas. Operator removed drinks to a different shelf during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees working in back kitchen without hair covers. Discussed with operator and employees wore hair covering during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in multiple locations throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage and large amount of cardboard boxes on ground. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen exit screen door was left open. Operator closed door during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers in walk in cooler stored over washed and prepared cabbage. Discussed with operator the proper placement of washed and unwashed vegetables during time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator properly stored mop during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
12
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available upon request. Discussed with operator on obtaining test strips for sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: No chemical test strips provided upon request at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dish drying rack in kitchen. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Observed wet nesting at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor next to fryer. Soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler. Soy sauce on floor near kitchen entrance next to dough machine. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Soy sauce stored on floor near kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on tall reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp temped at 45F. Operator put ice in with shrimp to cool it further. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles near walk in cooler sloped down.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Bag door has large gap underneath it. Establishment has a replacement door on back order. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in rice bins. Manager removed scoops from bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves has rust that has pitted the surface in double door refrigerator near grill.
14-33-4
70
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Dish machine is measuring at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Establishment set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee at prep station washed hand in cold water. Spoke with manager about reviewing proper hand washing protocols. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee worked with chemicals and put gloves on after to resume food prep without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped nose with gloves. Spoke with manager who then had employee remove gloves and wash hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink lacking hot water and enough pressure to wash hands. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink next to three compartment sink does not have enough pressure to wash hands. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser missing at hand-wash sink at prep station. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Metal wall broken and lifting over dish machine. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon sitting in 78F water. Employee removed spoon. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in rice. Employee lifted handle out of rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door unable to close. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler shelves has hanging food dangling over open containers of food. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken reach in cooler, pallets, old plastic containers, cardboard boxes and pots outside near back door. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Establishment storing pots and pans and a mixer outside. Establishment brought items back into building to be washed and sanitized. **Warning**
24-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beijing House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beijing House on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beijing House?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Beijing House.
How does Beijing House compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Beijing House most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Beijing House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Beijing House have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beijing House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Beijing House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beijing House is inspected around four times per year on average.
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