Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2023
30
Score
Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Public records show no inspections at Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei since Apr 7, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 14 violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei's 30 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
8
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings on floor under prep sink at kitchen. 41 rodent droppings on floor under prep table and storage shelf on cook line. 53 rodent droppings on floor under cooking equipments on cook line. 16 rodent droppings in mop sink. 28 rodent droppings on floor by water heater. 25 rodent droppings under soda syrup boxes shelf. 18 rodent droppings on floor under reach-in coolers. 20 rodent droppings under grill and prep table on front service counter. Approximately 60 rodent droppings under steam table at front food display counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: 25 rodent droppings on grease under grill and prep table on cook line. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at front service counter and in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
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 chicken and other cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to steam table at front service counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under handwash sink at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
30
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting cucumbers **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 108 f beef 96 f above flat grill. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 45f **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 100 dropping by mop sink, 50 by prep sink, 30 by handsink and water heater, 35 by bag in box soda, 25 on food shelf, 50 behind tall freezers, single sink near walkin cooler, 20 under flat grill on sansei side, 50 under cooking equipment and 50 under shelving by Chinese gourmet side. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, slicer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In cabinet by Chinese gourmet **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under cooking equipment, grease **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind ice machine **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior and exterior of mircowave **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-52-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Cook smoking a small cigar by wok **Warning**
54-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice on floor in walkin cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walkin cooler **Warning**
36-11-4
18
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, food containers , mixer head **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Chinese side **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Handsink by Chinese side and mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei on file is from Apr 7, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei.
How does Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chinese Gourmet Express/ Sansei means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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