CHINA CHEF
11440 US HWY 301 S, Riverview FL 33569 · 813-895-8887
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Chicken wings in card board box, manager removed at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs, chicken, and other items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flour.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in drink cooler.
Food stored on floor. Container of chicken and soy sauce on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Dec 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken and cut onions in card board boxes. Manager placed items in food grade containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Chicken wings cold holding 68 F temped at 1:35pm- retemp 54 F at 2pm left on counter next to rice cooker, manager placed in reach in cooler. Cooked sweet and sour chicken cold holding 47 F temped at 1:35pm - retemp 44 F at 2pm in reach in cooler near rice cooker, manager placed in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in reach in cooler not date marked.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf above sauces.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Sugar container lid cracked.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and sauces on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 67 F, Chicken wings 72 F on counter. Manager placed in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handkerchief in sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Oil on floor on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine on shelf with clean containers.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken in cardboard box, operator placed in food grade container at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 46 F on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler. Cut lettuce 53 F 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, pork, and shrimp not date marked in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone above prep cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Egg roll container cracked in reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Sauces on floor through kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
May 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken in cardboard box.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greans 75 F, broccoli 50 F. Operator states it's been on the counter for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in walk in cooler not date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Food stored on floor. Sauces on floor throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cooked chicken in cardboard box.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut leafy greans 75 F, broccoli 50 F. Operator states it's been on the counter for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
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.
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. Operator provided 2 food handler certifications.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle inside sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Food stored on floor. Sauces on floor throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 54 F in reach 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink near register, operator replaced at time of inspection.
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. Operator provided two food handler certifications.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork and chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle under register.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can in containers of rice and flour.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over chicken in reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Oil, sauce, and rice on floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler above chicken.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
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.