Peking Chinese Fast Food
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Peking Chinese Fast Food, the earliest from 2022. Peking Chinese Fast Food was last inspected on Apr 24, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Peking Chinese Fast Food's latest score of 43 falls below the Tampa average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 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. Employee used cell phone then started cooking without washing his hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored overtop raw beef inside reach in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemicals has no labeling of ingredients.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink by back door. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on cutting board of reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside small white freezer on front line.
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink by back door. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication stored overtop reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household raid bug spray stored in kitchen area.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork,chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink by reach in cooler water reaches 79F. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle stored inside flour bin in back kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored in reach in cooler cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor by fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart housing seasonings in middle of cooks line.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sink at handwashing sink by reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water inside 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
41
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above reach in cooler.
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 67 F on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle next to reach in cooler.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Handwash sink temped 79 F, ran for approximately 2 minutes.
27-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, pork, and egg rolls in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape on reach in cooler gaskets.
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 and keys above reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle broke. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce on floor near door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink next to reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor near 3 Compartment Sink.
21-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
37
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator across from rice cooker fryer soiled with black residue and old food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: White refrigerator has old food residue. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on counters not in sanitizer bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Wet wiping cloths on counter not in sanitizer. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peking Chinese Fast Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peking Chinese Fast Food on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peking Chinese Fast Food?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Peking Chinese Fast Food.
How does Peking Chinese Fast Food compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Peking Chinese Fast Food most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Peking Chinese Fast Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Peking Chinese Fast Food have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Peking Chinese Fast Food 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.
How often is Peking Chinese Fast Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peking Chinese Fast Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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