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GANGCHU

6618 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813-232-4238

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats108
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918639
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Employee relocated.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
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Food stored on floor. Raw meat in boxes on floor of walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
The state's own report →
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish cake 48 F; Squid 49 F. Front kitchen area near placing on ice in table top cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drink ice and water not drained at hand sink in bar area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working and no Certified Food Manager on duty.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front kitchen area near rice steamers.
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked potatoes in walk-in-cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk-in-cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking utensil stored in hand sink on cooksline
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating chips in kitchen near dish machine. Discussed with operators no eating in food cooking, storing and prepping areas of restaurant
Basic/12B-02-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of fryer mix and cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen area
Basic/08B-47-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed boxes of single serving to go boxes stored outside on patio deck
Basic/25-06-4
Mar 15, 2024Inspection 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. Cutting boards on cooksline
Intermediate/22-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen hand sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Basic/12B-12-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooking equipment on cooksline
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 27, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. On cooksline
High priority/12A-20-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored on top prep table cooksline
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooksline was blocked by rolling rack.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John Isom manager
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cooksline
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. On cooksline
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooksline
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooksline and bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White container on cooksline
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.