Y H S CHINA BISTRO
302 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-513-4788
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: noodles 68 F, cooked chicken 47 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 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
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over prepared vegetables in reach in cooler on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator moved beef to lower shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food items in kitchen not date marked at time of inspection
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. Observed all employee food handler training is expired at time of callback.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl in bulk rice on cooks line at time of inspection.
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Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured carbon dioxide tanks stored next to ice machine at time of inspection. Operator used provided cord to secure at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket repaired with scotch type clear tape at time of inspection. Dumpling filling and dough reach in cooler door.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line at time of inspection.
Mar 9, 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 chicken stored over cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice in hand wash sink by rice cooker station at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of window cleaner in dining room at time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed togo style bowl in rice at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored next to soda box bins in dish room not secured at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water on prep table. Observed employee drink in styrofoam cup on main cooks line at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some 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. No labeling in reach in coolers and walk in coolers at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slime on white plastic shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed small bowls in bulk cooked beef and cooked hi Ken in reach in cooler - Observed clear plastic bowls in bulk MSG and sugar at time of inspection. Operator removed during inspection.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank stored next to drink soda bibs in dish room area not secured at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer 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 MSG at time of inspection. -Observed ice scoop handle in bulk ice inside ice machine at time of inspection. Operator removed both scoops during inspection.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small white ceramic bowl in hand wash sink at from of kitchen. Employee removed bowl during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle on bar filled with blue liquid. Operator labeled bottle during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a pink slimy substance on white plastic shield inside ice machine bin during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles have a build up on them at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor of walk in freezer at time of inspection.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in dish room. Operator brought soap to sink during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on white splash shield inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in kitchen next to soda bib holder not secured at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf over prep table in kitchen. Operator had employee move drink to employee drink area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in coolers at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around equipment in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in kitchen and walk in at time of inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers soiled at time of inspection
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen - Can opener soiled with food debris - Mold like substance on soda machine around nozzles
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrubber in hand wash sink by kitchen door. Operator removed during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in the ice machine bin during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to scoop cooked rice. Operator disposed of bowl at time of inspection
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed frying pans stored between stove and wall. Operator removed during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed around equipment in kitchen
Food stored on floor. - Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer - Observed soy sauce stored on kitchen floor
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen. Operator removed during 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 salt and sugar bins. Operator removed scoops during inspection
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo boxes stored on cooks line not inverted. Operator fixed during inspection
Dec 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dumplings, cooked pork and multiple items in reach in coolers in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on prep tables and shelves over prep tables in establishment.
Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pigs feet thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator added running water at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt.
Dec 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked dumplings in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: noodles 68 F, cooked chicken 47 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: dumplings 103 F, cooked duck 79 F, cooked pork 76 F, operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap and metal sponge in handwash sink in dish area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dumplings, cooked pork and multiple items in reach in coolers in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked chicken and beef.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on prep tables and shelves over prep tables in establishment.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee dumpling with fork on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, keys, bags and multiple items on prep tables and shelves above prep tables in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk soy sauce on floor in kitchen. Multiple items on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cooks line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk boxes of single use straws and other Togo items on floor in upstairs storage area.
Stored food not covered. Dumplings and multiple items in reach in coolers in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pigs feet thawing in prep sink with no running water. Operator added running water at time of inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt.
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