W & C TASTE OF CHINA RESTAURANT INC
5827 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33611 · 813.805.7272
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves are soiled at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed buckets of sauce on floor at time of inspection
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspectionnn
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles in kitchen are soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled with old grease at time of inspection.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a mold like substance on reach in cooler shelves at time of inspection
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves at time of inspection.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and chicken stored over bulk sauce containers in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared vegetables, pre cooked fried chicken and wings stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small metal bowl stored in bulk chopped onions in walk in at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles and doors of reach in freezers next to walk in cooler are soiled at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall and back floor area behind prep table is soiled at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in bulk flour at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusty at time of inspection.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw shrimp stored over diced onions in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on main cooks line is stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrub pad in hand wash sink next to triple sink at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles on main cooks line are soiled at time of inspection n
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on standing reach in cooler at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened water bottle stored in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusty at time of inspection.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink by triple sink during inspection. Operator replaced towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat foods such at roasted pork, cooked shrimp, cooked chicken kept in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowls in bulk sugar during inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table next to bins of cut chicken during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on standing reach in freezer next to walk in cooler during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment in kitchen with food debris/old grease.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged tiles in front of triple sink during inspection
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sprouts stored on floor in walk in cooler during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Observed mop stored in mop bucket next to triple sink in soiled water. - Observed mop stored in mop sink not set to dry
Apr 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Observed raw shell eggs stored over diced vegetables in walk in cooler. - Observed raw shrimp over chopped onions in walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in bulk sugar bin at time of inspection
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. Observed WaWa cup without a lid on prep table during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around equipment in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - Observed missing tiles in front of triple sink during inspection - Observed missing/damaged floor tiles by back drain on floor in dry storage
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris and a mold like substance
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open Sprite can in walk in cooler stored next to food for customers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop kept in bucket and mop kept in mop sink not set to dry
Dec 19, 2023Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at dish area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked noodle and various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle used to dispense flour.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep table at back kitchen. Coffee with lid stored on prep table at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage room. Operator removed from floor.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Breaded chicken, egg rolls and various food items in walk-in cooler.
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.