TOP CHINA
3801 W NEPTUNE ST UNIT B1, Tampa FL 33629
Last inspected Aug 6, 2024 · 4 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
— STEADY
3 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022005936 | Jan 3, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 | $160 |
| 3--2018031172 | May 30, 2018 | Jul 5, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Observed: In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 88F. On small table between reach in coolers on cooks line. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by steam well when entering kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink by steam well when entering kitchen. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No food prepared onsite has date markings inside walk in cooler. Priority: Intermediate
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Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath fryer is soiled. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freezer by mop sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart handle in the middle of cooks line. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are soiled. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on floor by reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rust. Priority: Basic
Observed: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. Faucet leaking at food preparation sink. Priority: Basic
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust buildup on shelves inside walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on any food inside walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Hole in bottom of screen in door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in front of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by back door.
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink by back door.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust buildup on shelves inside walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markings on any food inside walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Hole in bottom of screen in door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in front of walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cart in middle of cooks line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water 72F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by back door.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Broken shelled eggs inside walk in cooler. Owner removed broken eggs and discarded eggs.
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. Hand washing sink by mop sink has items stored inside it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by kitchen entrance.
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. Gave operator physical copy of employee health agreement.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves inside walk in cooler have buildup of rust.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date markers on any food prepared on site inside walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Hole in bottoms of screen on back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in font of walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 88F.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying.
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.