Top China
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Top China has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Temple Terrace average 87, so Top China trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the handles to several reach in coolers and the walk in cooler with a sticky residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non-smooth ceiling tiles in the dishwashing area and storage area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and dish washing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed being stored on the table in between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef being stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the near the three compartment sink. Observed food debris build up in the interior of the reach in freezer near the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed grease build up on the handles to the reach in coolers and the flip top unit.
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed an expired license on display.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top units. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone stored above the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on the gaskets to the reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
55
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled knives and vegetable peeler stored on magnet attached to cookline. Observed soiled interior of a reach in freezer next to dish area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed pre-cooked chicken, cooked pork, and egg rolls in the freezer and walk in cooler with no date marking **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed a bottle of mouthwash stored above the microwave. Observed employee cigarettes stored above the flip top unit above the cookline. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Observed a hand wash sink next to reach in cooler on cook line with no hot water. Observed a hand wash sink next to dry storage area with no hot water. Manager started to fix the sink **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop on the cookline flip top unit **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in cooler handle and soiled knobs on the hand wash sink **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored above flip top unit. Manager removed employee drink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone stored above the cookline flip top unit. Manager removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer observed in the reachin cooler on cookline. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated food debris and grease on the exterior of cook line equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed wet cloth on prep table. **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - Sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed an air mattress in the kitchen, an employee/family member was resting on it when first entered. Manager moved air mattress. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
43-01-4
43
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Printed for operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Printed for operator who had employee sign and date. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one jug of oil on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler doors are soiled.
23-03-4
70
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Private home/living/sleeping area used to conduct food operation. Inflated air mattresses stored in kitchen area.
43-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on food preparation table next to reach in cooler.
21-04-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cabbage not washed before preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth sitting on food preparation table and wok station.
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Noodle sauce,salad oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and food preparation table. Employee removed knife and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
58
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above a bucket of soy sauce. Manager moved the shrimp.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on egg rolls and cut raw chicken.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks and grooves on the cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of oil stored on the floor by the woks.
08B-38-4
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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 Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Top China?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Top China.
How does Top China compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?
Top China most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Top China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top China have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Top 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 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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