China City
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
64
Score
China City has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 16, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so China City trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No date marking on any product in walk in cooler. Manager stated some products were prepared over 24 hours ago, so we discussed the importance of date marking.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 stored above reach in cooler. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor across from 3 compartment sink. Observed bag of carrots and container of meat in walk in cooler stored on floor. Manager moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed constructed crib-like area with clothes, blankets, ceiling fan, and child toys next to walk in cooler. Discussed separating living areas from kitchen with operator. She stated they are already getting ready to remove it all.
43-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
64
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in hand washing sink Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler sauce bucket and bag of carrots
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
74
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oozed meats
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
78
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed brawl chicken stored over ready to eat mushrooms in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place chicken on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by 3-compartment sink drain board
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed employee purchase approved sanitizer and bring to store **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a plastic container cut and reused to scoop rice Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected - observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Apr 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flies at cook's line.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above soy sauce. Owner moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on the crab rangoons.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil on the floor. Owner moved the oil to the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 and dumplings with no labels or dates.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink in front and back blocked by buckets and carts.
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the white cutting board with excessive grooves on the cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drink stored over steam table. Owner removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken broth and soy sauce stored on the walk-in floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken and shrimp not covered in the freezer. Observed the owner wrapping the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed soap in the sanitizer causing a reading of 0ppm.
21-07-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China City on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China City?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China City.
How does China City compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China City most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China City's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China City have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China City 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 China City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China City is inspected around two times per year on average.
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