China Latina
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at China Latina stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
China Latina scores about where you'd expect for a Tampa restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used in rice chef removed bowl and placed at three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shrimp and chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white frezzer next to double door freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients have no labeling of ingredients on cart in middle of cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken inside white refrigerator has no date markings n kitchen area.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop in sugar bin. Owner removed bowl and placed at 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small white freezer in kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket with water.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth stored on cutting board of reach in cooler on cooks line.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear bottles of sauces has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
70
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over plantains in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with tv screen. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on reach in cooler door handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on phone on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil and plantains on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 in rice, employee removed at removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
55
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork in grocery bag in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork in chest freezer, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 87 F on counter.
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle in flour and sugar. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on reach in cooler door handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on chest freezer, phone removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in raw chicken in reach in cooler.
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water, operator emptied water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools above microwave on cook line.
42-03-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 10 ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
37
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs stored overtop onions inside walk in cooler. Owner removed eggs and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Emailed operator body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by food preparation sink in back kitchen area. Owner placed soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin by back door.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of shrimp stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
61
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food over unwashed produce.
08A-04-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
82
Nov 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Sticky trap with dead flies over white deep freezer. Manager removed sticky traps. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near mop sink. Manager placed paper towel at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near mop sink. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.12 bins of rice and plantain buckets on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Latina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Latina on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Latina?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Latina.
How does China Latina compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China Latina most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has China Latina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Latina have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Latina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Latina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Latina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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