China Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
China Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting China Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A boxes of paper bags stored on handwash sink at front service counter. Operator relocated bags from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system soiled with accumulation of grease and dripping down on walls at cook line.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters spiked with accumulation of grease and dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
64
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and egg rolls not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside chest freezer near back door.
14-69-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Baby corn can used for sauces in walk-in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing at room temperature at 3-compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drink stored on prep table on cookline.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 3 containers of sauce stirred on floor in back kitchen adjacent to reachin coolers.
08B-47-4
64
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A few take out food containers plated with cooked broccoli (82F - Hot Holding) on steam table at cook line. Recommended time control written procedures to operator.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of breaded chicken 58 F stored on prep table at cook line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over multiple homemade sauces in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by large reach-in freezer in kitchen. Operator moved reach-in freezer aside and gained access to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls, cooked chicken and various food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor at three-compartments sink area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks with no lids stored on prep table at cook line.
12B-07-4
45
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at kitchen blocked by upright cooler. Operator moved cooler to cleared the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at front service counter.
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 chicken, cooked noodle and various cooked food items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks with no lids stored on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple chest freezers top rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Krab Rangoon, breaded chicken and various food items in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
52
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked noodle and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep tables, reach-in coolers/freezers and other fixed equipments at kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and cooking sauce on floor at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of the prep table soiled with accumulation of grease next to fryers on cook line.
23-03-4
61
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over various sauces in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Provided by email. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked egg rolls, cooked chicken and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on cook line. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the rice warmer holds fried rice soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
50
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Restaurant.
How does China Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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