China Yuan Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, China Yuan Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at time of inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall is soiled behind equipment in kitchen at time of inspection.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic Togo style bowl in bulk sugar at time of inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
67
Jun 26, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator using hand sink in back kitchen area to wash food tray.
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. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Some records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training certificates are not completely filled out. Discussed with Owner/Manager **Repeat Violation**
53B-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in kitchen and walk-in-cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Lobster and crab (consumption for customers) in tank on display in restaurant dining room is visibly soiled with mole like substance and algae on glass of tank. **Repeat Violation**
08B-21-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed employee drinking and preparation of own food on cooksline restricted area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler
08B-12-5
37
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
27
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cut leafy greens in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooksline and underneath cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Lobster and crab (consumption for customers) in tank on display in restaurant dining room is visibly soiled with mole like substance and algae on glass of tank.
08B-21-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Back kitchen door open
35B-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. New training books available **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Back kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Back kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil and containers of soy sauce on floor in back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Back kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: No vermin present at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Observed prep sink connected to water stored outside **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: **Time Extended**
16-25-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Yuan Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Yuan Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Yuan Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Yuan Restaurant.
How does China Yuan Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China Yuan Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China Yuan Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Yuan Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Yuan 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 Yuan Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Yuan Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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