CHINA CITY
16049 TAMPA PALMS BLVD W, Tampa FL 33647 · 517-897-1554
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
JAN 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021016901 | Mar 25, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line and clean storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being used to scoop rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up in the hood system filters on the cook line. Observed white build up on the shelves in the walk in cooler. Observed the exterior the bulk container being soiled with food debris.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No date marking on any product in walk in cooler. Manager stated some products were prepared over 24 hours ago, so we discussed the importance of date marking.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 stored above reach in cooler. Manager moved.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor across from 3 compartment sink. Observed bag of carrots and container of meat in walk in cooler stored on floor. Manager moved to shelves.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed constructed crib-like area with clothes, blankets, ceiling fan, and child toys next to walk in cooler. Discussed separating living areas from kitchen with operator. She stated they are already getting ready to remove it all.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk in cooler.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in hand washing sink Operator removed items
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Walk-in cooler sauce bucket and bag of carrots
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents
Dec 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli 62 F on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler.
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. At handwash sinks.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Employee training name and dates are white out on certificates.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop rice.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box with onions in it on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
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 cutting board.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oozed meats
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed brawl chicken stored over ready to eat mushrooms in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place chicken on bottom shelf
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by 3-compartment sink drain board
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed employee purchase approved sanitizer and bring to store
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a plastic container cut and reused to scoop rice Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor adjacent to 3-compartment sink Corrected - observed employee place on shelf
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.