TOP CHINA INC
2525 E HILLSBOURGH AVE #157, Tampa FL 33610 · 813.238.7736
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
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NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 egg sack found on floor of kitchen beneath prep sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024041033 | Jul 2, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2021011338 | Mar 16, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2016037956 | Jul 12, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | $400 |
| 3--2016002694 | Jan 14, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In restroom.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork not date marked in walk in cooler, manager date marked at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no hair restraint.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food containers stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cooked chicken and various cooked/prepped food in walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking next to rice warmer at cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working at cook line. Employee put on hat.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings 91 F and cooked yellow rice 95 F. Operator adding to existing time as a public health control form
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen and walk-in-cooler
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in dry storage
Jul 3, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in the back of walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chao Guo and Da Za
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets are soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in walk in cooler stored over read to eat cabbage.
Jul 3, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in dry storage room beneath flour bins 1 live on floor behind vertical oven 8 live roaches beneath deli slicer prep table 6 live roaches beneath prep table adjacent to broiler. 8 live roaches beneath wok burner inside metal beam 2 live roaches with eggs in drip tray of wok burner. 1 live roach on floor by back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in the back of walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chao Guo and Da Za
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage under flour bins 8 dead roaches along wall next to prep sink 1 dead roach beneath 3 compartment sink 4 dead roaches beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 dead roach on dry storage shelf for bagged rice 1 dead roach on floor adjacent to bagged rice storage shelf. 1 dead roach on ledge inside deep freezer 1 dead roach on floor beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor and walls soiled beneath burners and prep tables.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets are soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in walk in cooler stored over read to eat cabbage.
Jul 2, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 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.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly inside kitchen area
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in dry storage room beneath flour bins 1 live on floor behind vertical oven 8 live roaches beneath deli slicer prep table 6 live roaches beneath prep table adjacent to broiler. 8 live roaches beneath wok burner inside metal beam 2 live roaches with eggs in drip tray of wok burner. 1 live roach on floor by back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 egg sack found on floor of kitchen beneath prep sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled in dining area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bathroom
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in the back of walk in cooler
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chao Guo and Da Za
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage under flour bins 8 dead roaches along wall next to prep sink 1 dead roach beneath 3 compartment sink 4 dead roaches beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 dead roach on dry storage shelf for bagged rice 1 dead roach on floor adjacent to bagged rice storage shelf. 1 dead roach on ledge inside deep freezer 1 dead roach on floor beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle and bananas on prep table next to cooked chicken
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Mixing bowels not sanitized after washing. Informed operator to sanitize all food-contact surface after washing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor and walls soiled beneath burners and prep tables.
Food stored on floor. Bean sprouts in walk in cooler stored on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets are soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in walk in cooler stored over read to eat cabbage.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored on shelf with menus and drinks in back kitchen area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked pork in walk-in-cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in hand sink near walk-in-cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Bags of rice on floor near walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white container holding rice and no lid soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking equipment stored in hand sink near back kitchen door.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near back kitchen door.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.