Y H S China Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Y H S China Bistro, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Y H S China Bistro trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice in hand wash sink by rice cooker station at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of window cleaner in dining room at time of inspection
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table. Observed employee drink in styrofoam cup on main cooks line at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed togo style bowl in rice at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored next to soda box bins in dish room not secured at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
55
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. **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. No labeling in reach in coolers and walk in coolers at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slime on white plastic shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed small bowls in bulk cooked beef and cooked hi Ken in reach in cooler - Observed clear plastic bowls in bulk MSG and sugar at time of inspection. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored next to drink soda bibs in dish room area not secured at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop handle in bulk MSG at time of inspection. -Observed ice scoop handle in bulk ice inside ice machine at time of inspection. Operator removed both scoops during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in dish room. Operator brought soap to sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers at time of inspection
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled at time of inspection
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in kitchen and walk in at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on white splash shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Operator had employee move drink to employee drink area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in kitchen next to soda bib holder not secured at time of inspection
51-11-4
58
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
52
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked dumplings in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine on reach in cooler in kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: dumplings 103 F, cooked duck 79 F, cooked pork 76 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: noodles 68 F, cooked chicken 47 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap and metal sponge in handwash sink in dish area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dumplings, cooked pork and multiple items in reach in coolers in kitchen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of single use straws and other Togo items on floor in upstairs storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dumplings and multiple items in reach in coolers in kitchen.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pigs feet thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator added running water at time of inspection.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked chicken and beef.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on prep tables and shelves over prep tables in establishment.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee dumpling with fork on reach in cooler in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, keys, bags and multiple items on prep tables and shelves above prep tables in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers
23-03-4
18
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck 64 prep area. Moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
22-45-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Triple sink set up **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor.in kitchen (soy sAuce) upstairs storage room, numerous items **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Dish room **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observe 1 dead roach. Cleaned and sanitized area. Next routine per Jessica **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Numerous cases of food containers on floor in upstairs storage room **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans in kitchen
25-06-4
29
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area, next to triple sink **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. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Prep/ dish room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in large bins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on coolers **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Storage room , walkin freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in storage room **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bins by cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep cook wearing watch **Warning**
13-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Y H S China Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Y H S China Bistro on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Y H S China Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Y H S China Bistro.
How does Y H S China Bistro compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Y H S China Bistro most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Y H S China Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Y H S China Bistro have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Y H S China Bistro 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 Y H S China Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Y H S China Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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