Chenji Noodle House

5505 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Chenji Noodle House has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Chenji Noodle House's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.

14-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets of sauces being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and in the kitchen cook line.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the fryers and hood system. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet clothes being stored on the counter top in between use.

21-12-4

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the handwashing sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the fryer and equipment near it. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Ham and beef in reach in cooler at 53F. Owner placed ice on both products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03E-02-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in all coolers and freezer using non-food grade bags. **Warning**

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed chicken stored in walk in cooler above raw produce. **Warning**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and stainless steel scrub pad in sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

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. **Warning**

53B-02-5

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and soup broth stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak in pipe under hand sink in kitchen, under three compartment sink and a pipe running behind the ice machine. **Warning**

29-08-4

Feb 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.

View 17 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

In-Use Utensils Properly Stored

FL-43

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chenji Noodle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chenji Noodle House on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chenji Noodle House?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chenji Noodle House.

How does Chenji Noodle House compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?

Chenji Noodle House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Temple Terrace average of 87.

Has Chenji Noodle House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chenji Noodle House have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chenji Noodle House 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 Chenji Noodle House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chenji Noodle House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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