CHEN JI HOODLE HOUSE
5505 E FOWLER AVE, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 4073718258
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Emailed a copy of the poster to the operator.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets of sauces being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and in the kitchen cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the fryers and hood system.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet clothes being stored on the counter top in between use.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the handwashing sink. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the fryer and equipment near it.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in the flip top unit on the cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Manager refilled soap.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and prep table near it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone being stored above the flip top unit on the cook line. Manager removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed several five gallon buckets of sauce being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the equipment near the frying station.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed produce. Manager corrected storage, and stored chicken below produce.
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. Emailed a copy of the poster to the operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper towels in the dispenser.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile above the prep area in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two cutting boards with plenty cut marks throughout it. Explained to operator why it is considered no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored on the prep table. Manager removed beverage and stored correctly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored on the spice rack next to the prep table in the kitchen. Manager removed cell phone.
Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets of noodles and sauces being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed a copy of the poster the operator.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves being rusted in the walk in cooler.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several plastic grocery bags used to store food in freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tool used to clean inside of hand sink. Owner removed tool from hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager placed paper towels at hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training book from approved training program with blank certificate inserted.
Food stored on floor. Observed soup and noodles inside 5 gallon bucket stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in all coolers and freezer using non-food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed chicken stored in walk in cooler above raw produce.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Ham and beef in reach in cooler at 53F. Owner placed ice on both products.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and stainless steel scrub pad in sink.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken and soup broth stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leak in pipe under hand sink in kitchen, under three compartment sink and a pipe running behind the ice machine.
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.