CHINA BOI HIBACHI
401 49 ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33707 · 727-637-2383
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear storage area by walk in cooler not landing on food or Food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or Food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025011131 | Dec 18, 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 packages of snapper filets in walk in cooler fully thawed in vacuum packaging stating to remove before thawing. Stop Sale issued.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) Operator diluted and retested at 200PPM.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on prep table in kitchen is stained
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -sink in dish wash area. Operator put out paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. -sink in dish wash area Operator put soap out.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind bar has no hot water.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the bin. Discussed proper sanitation.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 packages of snapper filets in walk in cooler fully thawed in vacuum packaging stating to remove before thawing. Stop Sale issued.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/26
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -stovetop has accumulation of grease and food debris
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle on floor near three-compartment sink containing toxic purple floor cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle floor cleaner.
Wet wiping cloth on prep table on cooks line not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water at 65F. Management removed water.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink at bar area. Management cleaned hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in back dishwasher area. Employee replaced paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar not labeled. Employee labeled bottle
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handle soiled with grease buildup.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled food with food debris.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Dec 19, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib in rear storage area by walk in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Men's bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of kitchen.
Dec 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee, twice, donned gloves and began work with out first washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in rear storage area by walk in cooler not landing on food or Food contact surfaces. 1 live fly in dining room not landing on food or Food contact surfaces.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in glass refrigerator.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 51 rodent droppings in oven. Operator removed and sanitized. 7 rodent droppings behind bar. 3 rodent droppings underneath three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass cooler: cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding); raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to freezer.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib in rear storage area by walk in cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler has built up food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen used to rinse off knives.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in cooler prepared on site and not date marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Men's bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in glass cooler stored above food to be served to the public.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear door by walk in cooler left open.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor of kitchen.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.