BEIJING HOUSE
5103 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33617
Last inspected Oct 30, 2024 · 3 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
OCT 23
OCT 24
— STEADY
3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects. One near prep area and one near dishwasher.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags being used to store wontons/rangoons in the reach in freezer next to the cook line.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wash his gloves inside of washing his hands. Spoke with the manager about proper handwashing. Employee removed gloves and washed his hands properly before changing gloves.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used as scoop for flour in the kitchen under the prep table by the cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile above the dish machine area.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle provided in either unisex restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks being stored in the prep table in the kitchen on the cook line and in the front counter. Manager removed drinks and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on a prep table in the kitchen. Manager had employee remove cellphone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on the dish drying rack. Manager unstacked containers so that they can air dry properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of prepped potatoes being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager had an employee place items 6 inches off the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed to container with water temping at 75F with the spoons used to serve rice. Manager emptied containers and stored utensils in dry containers.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed an open dumpster lid.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over cut vegetables and sauces in walk-in cooler.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple handwash sinks.
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects. One near prep area and one near dishwasher.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed both men and women's bathroom in disrepair. Plumber currently in bathroom to repair issues. Bathroom repaired by plumber onsite and available for use.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. observed at pick up window, employee placed drink in safe location,
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water temperature 129F, employee removed utensil from water.
Plumbing system in disrepair. both unisex bathrooms not functioning, plumber onsite repaired 1 bathroom. toilet not flushing. Plumber onsite made repairs to comply. other bathroom currently in repair.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.