Top China
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2024
45
Score
Public records show five inspections at Top China stretching back to 2022. On Aug 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 12 violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “observed”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Observed: In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 88F. On small table between reach in coolers on cooks line. Priority: High Priority
10-05-5
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by steam well when entering kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink by steam well when entering kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No food prepared onsite has date markings inside walk in cooler. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle in the middle of cooks line. Priority: Basic
10-20-4
Basic - Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor by reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink. Priority: Basic
29-19-4
Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust. Priority: Basic
14-17-4
Basic - Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. Faucet leaking at food preparation sink. Priority: Basic
29-11-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer is soiled. Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freezer by mop sink. Priority: Basic
14-69-4
45
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink by back door.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust buildup on shelves inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on any food inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by mop sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Hole in bottom of screen in door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in front of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart in middle of cooks line.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water 72F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by back door.
31B-04-4
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Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Broken shelled eggs inside walk in cooler. Owner removed broken eggs and discarded eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves inside walk in cooler have buildup of rust. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markers on any food prepared on site inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by mop sink has items stored inside it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Gave operator physical copy of employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Hole in bottoms of screen on back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in font of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 88F.
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
35
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink is blocked by storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to food preparation sink at end of cooks line. Manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves inside walk in cooler have rust buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife's stored between reach in cooler and food preparation table at end of cooks line. Manager removed knife's and properly stored them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in front of walk in cooler is broken. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor by back door in kitchen area. Buckets of soy sauce stored on floor by back door in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in frezzer in kitchen area has ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line across from wok station.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on floor underneath 3 compartment sink. Manager removed bucket and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler's on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Top China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Top China on file is from Aug 6, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top China?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Top China.
How does Top China compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Top China most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Top China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top China have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Top China 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 Top China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Top China is inspected around two times per year on average.
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