GOLDEN CHINA
15219 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-269-7676
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
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DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on back wall under pipe system. 3 live roaches inside cove molding on back wall by prep wash sink.
★ 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--2023069241 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice noodles, operator moved items to appropriate location.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple Grooved cutting boards on cooks line across from fryers and stove top area, discussed with operator the importance of smooth clean surfaces, operator replaced cutting board with new one at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep table employee moved item to appropriate location.
Food stored on floor. 1 box of fryer oil stored on floor, operator moved item off the floor to a 6 inch base.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken, pork and beef stored over frozen peas and carrots, krab Rangoon in Reach in freezer, located next to prep sink. Operator relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at prep sink adjacent to Walk in cooler. Discussed with operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal water bottle stored on top of prep table next to front line soup steam table. Operator relocated bottle to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods located in front counter Reach in cooler, Walk in cooler, and back kitchen Reach in freezers. Operator identified and segregated all personal foods during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored on floor on front line. Operator relocated oil 6 inches off floor during time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Cooked egg rolls inside Walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered all egg rolls during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing inside three compartment sink without running water. Discussed with operator, cold running water was turned on to help thaw shrimp during time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage and celery stored over Ready to eat sauces on Walk in cooler. Operator relocated sauce to an approved location during time of inspection.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in Reach in freezer. Raw shrimp stored over cooked egg rolls in chest freezer. Operator relocated all items during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cabbage 58F
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at mop sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in back kitchen prep sink adjacent to mop sink. Discussed with employee to wash hands at designated Employee handwash sinks 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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open containers on back kitchen prep table. Operator relocated containers during time of inspection.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Cut watermelon in back kitchen prep table. Operator removed watermelon to an approved location during time of inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in multiple Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer, not segregated or identified. Operator began to segregate personal foods during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil stored on kitchen floor next to back exit. Operator relocated oil to an approved location during time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Cooked fried chicken, pork, egg roll in front line Reach in cooler, Walk in cooler and in chest freezer not covered. Operator began to cover some items during time of inspection.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over pork dumplings in cooks line reach in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around fryers at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved onions to shelf during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment soiled at time of inspection.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over in walk-in cooler over sprout. Operator removed chicken over.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by fridge packages in sink. Operator removed packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat product sitting without any running water to thaw.
Nov 1, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook pork cook chicken in reach in cooler by cash register
Oct 31, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom.raw shelled eggs over ready to eat chicken main reach in cooler on cooks line employee removed to proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.liquid egg over ready to eat sauce. Reach in cooler cooks line. Employee removed to bottom shelf. Raw shrimp raw chicken over ready to eat chicken walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on back wall under pipe system. 3 live roaches inside cove molding on back wall by prep wash 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook pork cook chicken in reach in cooler by cash register
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. 1 employee training certification not filled out. Employee filled out at time of inspection
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under the cove molding by back wall
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath the kitchen equipment on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken on counter by three compartment sink.
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.