CHINA MOON
18933 SR 54, Lutz FL 33558 · 813.948.8812
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of RAID and and roach killer on shelf next to rice noodles in storage. Manger moved
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017052486 | Oct 10, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 | $600 |
| 3--2017037153 | Apr 5, 2017 | Aug 23, 2017 | $520 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Washed cabbage in dirt container in walk in cooler. Operator moved the container to dish area and discarded the cabbage voluntarily.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used for cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked pork in walk in cooler, operator removed the chicken to bottom shelf
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink sanitation solution chlorine tested over 500ppm. Operator added water into it diluted it to 100ppm
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on prep cooler in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles and chicken no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler, operator marked the date correctly
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottle water on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed the bottle water
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint while engaging food preparation, manager asked him to put hat on.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled and black mold like substance buildup in kitchen
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags in reach in freezer holding cooked meats on cook line
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, wings, stored overcooked, pork and raw shelled eggs, stored over, cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Manager moved items
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking For cooked chicken pierces on cook line and cut cabbage. Manager time marked items
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cooked noodles, cooked rice, and cooked meat in walk-in cooler with no dates
Food stored on floor. Case of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor
Light not functioning. Observed multiple lights out in dish area
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food Raw chicken above cooked dumplings in small cooler by steam table, operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf,
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine solution in sanitation bucket over 200 ppm, operator added water to bucket and tested again as 100ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked noodles and cooked pork in walk in cooler over 24 hours no date mark.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting unwashed broccoli, operator washed broccoli
Reach-in cooler in cooling interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed it to sanitizer bucket.
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags storing cooked pork in walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of RAID and and roach killer on shelf next to rice noodles in storage. Manger moved
No complete written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager had form partially completed. Manager filled out rest of form
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in walk in cooler
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink water only
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cook chicken and cook pork in non grade plastic Togo bags in bowls under reach in cooler employee removed bags from containers. Walk in cooler raw meats in plastic Togo bags
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter cart Cold holding: fresh garlic and oil 56 f
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink water only
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored in the sink employee removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table
Food stored on floor. Oil case on floor by walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on prep table
Jun 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw chicken over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook chicken reach in cooler cooks line employee removed to proper storage
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.
Jun 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cook pork frozen in plastic to go bag for take out reach in freezer white fridge by register
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw chicken over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cook chicken reach in cooler cooks line employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler across from stove pots Cold holding: raw beef 46 f raw chicken 47 f cook shrimp 50 f employee moved to freezer raw chicken45 f raw beef 45 f cook shrimp 43 f
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands in three compartment sink
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.by mop sink blocked by speed racks and dishes employee removed
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler shelves Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cook pork frozen in plastic to go bag for take out reach in freezer white fridge by register Walk in cooler had cook meat in plastic take out bags Reach in cooler has cook chicken beef in take out Togo bags.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead by walk in cooler 4 dead under three compartment sink 3 dead under cooks line 2 dead under fryer
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cook chicken in plastic to bag employee portioning chicken into containers with non food grade bag. Employee removed bag and placed a food grade one into container.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.raw chicken over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat can corn in reach in cooler cook line. Employee removed to proper storage
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding make table on top of stored pans sitting in small containers. Cold holding: cook chicken 52 f cook pork 52 f 2nd temp employee moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f Fresh garlic and oil sitting on spice Cart 70 f employee placed in freezer. 2nd temp 56 f Cold holding: imitation krab 46 f stored above the inside of reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee placed in freezing 2nd temp 43 f
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Cook rice cook noodles cut cabbage not time marked employee used sticky note to determine time. For 1:50 pm
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Discussed with management the importance of using the hand washing sink.
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling cooked chicken portioned in bags than put in the freezer due the cooling process
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored cans and plastic handle in hand washing sink by mop sink. Employee removed
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Walk in cooler
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating back kitchen area. Employee moved food to dining room
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Food stored on prep table with employee food
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.