Grand China
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Grand China eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Grand China on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
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. Raw chicken stored over breaded chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, egg roll and various food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used in flour bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On roc at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of fry oil stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
61
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler and prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimps, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oils on floor at cook line.
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
67
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
52
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
12A-16-4
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 noodle, cooked chicken and various cook items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **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. Handwash sink stained with grease. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy black mold like substance. Exterior of the microwaves soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-27: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
52
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and raw beef stored over cooked noodle and cooked rice In walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **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 - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Plumbing disconnected, unable to utilize handwash sink on cook line. Operator called plumber to schedule repair at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-04-4
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 noodle, cooked chicken and various cook items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. Handwash sink stained with grease. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy black mold like substance. Exterior of the microwaves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Waste water pipe disconnected from handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
39
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over a bag of unpeeled onion in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee entered kitchen from back door, began working with food without washing hands. Discussed with operator about proper handwash procedures.
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large rice cooker lid stored on handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed. **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 noodle, cooked chicken and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles.
36-37-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of green vegetable and a bucket of peeled onion on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. On prep table.
12B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grand China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grand China on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grand China?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Grand China.
How does Grand China compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Grand China most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Grand China's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Grand China have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grand China 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 Grand China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Grand China is inspected around two times per year on average.
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