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27309 WESLEY CHAPEL BLVD, Wesley Chapel FL 33544 · 813-991-5207
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2018061517 | Oct 24, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 12, 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
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking on any bulk container of ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Discussed date marking with operator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottles stored over pull top reach in coolers. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. phone stored above pull to reach in cooler. Manager moved items
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards on the cook line and above the three compartment sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line and three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored above flip top unit. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris build up in the back behind cover of flip top unit.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken over soy sauce. Operator chicken from over the soy sauce Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Mincong Li Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line Operator removed items. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Throughout kitchen Operator removed items Priority: Basic
Observed: Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler Operator removed from the floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided one to the operator he posted it. Priority: Basic
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee purchased approved sanitizer
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Broccoli stored in reused box
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour Employee removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee placed tools on chemical shelf
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of broccoli stored on floor in back kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup under walk-in freezer fan
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee posted a hand wash sign
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry Employee hung mop
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler unwashed mushrooms over dumplings. Operator removed produce from top shelf.
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw chicken over cooked shrimp. Operator placed raw chicken on the lower shelf.
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reachin cooler on cookline
Oct 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk flour
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on tray above cooked chicken and rice
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on reachin cooler on cookline
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.