YUMMY HOUSE CHINA BISTRO INC
2620 EAST HILLSBOROUGH AVE STE 101, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-237-3838
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
DEC 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. While grease trap is being replaced they are unable to drain waste water. Plumbers repaired drain lines at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $6,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019063235 | Oct 17, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | $1,600 |
| 3--2019002349 | Oct 8, 2018 | Feb 7, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2018002391 | Oct 9, 2017 | Feb 20, 2018 | $1,600 |
| 3--2016026263 | Apr 27, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 | $800 |
| 3--2016018446 | Apr 12, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | $1,200 |
| 3--2015031237 | Jun 4, 2015 | Jul 30, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Plumbing company is onsite underground waste tank is not connected and water will drain into the ground. The water is able to run but the plumbing company discussed with operator to not run any water during installation process of tank. Employees are unable to wash hands and use ware washing machine. Discussed with operator to turn on sink to run water. The water drains but outside the plumbing is not connected. Plumbers repaired drain lines at time of inspection.
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. While grease trap is being replaced they are unable to drain waste water. Plumbers repaired drain lines at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat meat in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in back kitchen area stained.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sinks was blocked off on cooks line
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Customers are unable to use restrooms because of no water usage. Plumbers repaired drain lines at time of inspection.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher not able to be run due to water not running water at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink on top shelf in back kitchen area.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in prep kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets in floor of walk in cooler. Buckets of oil stored on floor in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink by warewashing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry goods in large plastic containers not labeled.
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by prep table at expo line in kitchen. Employee relocated prep table.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On dry food storage shelves at back kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks stored on prep table at cook line, prep area and back kitchen. Operator removed drinks at time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind cooking equipment at cook line and dish machine area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in cooler and multiple areas in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils stored on floor at cook line. Employee moved to shelves. Multiple cases of meat and seafood items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins and sugar bins.
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer stored on floor.
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly by mop sink area
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Pork (46F - Cold Holding); cut greens (46F - Cold Holding); cut greens (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) operator opened reach in freezer inside walk in cooler to cool back down, temperature taken w hours ago, walk in cooler ambient air temperature 49F, operator also took most items to an alternative walk in cooler in storage kitchen next door.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.sunk drain stopped up to stop leak
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dish area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License stored In binder
Food stored on floor. Multiple items in walk in freezer stored on floor.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by dish area leaking onto floor, operator put bucket under it until repairs can be made.
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 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 foods in walk-in-cooler not properly date marked.
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. Near hand sink on top shelf in kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooksline Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Walk-in-cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. Main kitchen cooksline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area and middle kitchen area hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. observed operator drinking while cooking and not washing hands on cooksline.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Time less than 4 hours out per kitchen manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher inside hand sink in front kitchen area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area and middle kitchen area hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cooked foods in walk-in-cooler not properly date marked.
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.
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. Near hand sink on top shelf in kitchen
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cookies and coffee for personal use prep area back kitchen area. Also observed operator drinking while cooking and not washing hands on cooksline.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooksline Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Walk-in-cooler
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front kitchen area
Light not functioning. Main kitchen cooksline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area and middle kitchen area hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Stored on cooksline
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed red cleaning bucket and water stopped up at hand sink near dish machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near dish machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near dish machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 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.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees plate of food on cooksline prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back kitchen area
Food stored on floor. Walk-in-cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Ob cooksline
Interior and exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front kitchen area hand sink and Hand sink near dish machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Colored seasoning containers not labeled near walk-in-cooler
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by large prep table in prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator filling red bucket at hand sink near dish machine area
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in food containers in kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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 on prep table in back kitchen area Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area. Foods stored on floor in walk-in-cooler and walk-in-cooler not 6 inches off floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooksline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall in kitchen area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white container on rollers near walk-in-cooler
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate10 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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food rolling rack in prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken 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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen areas
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Walk-in-freezer food storage on floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooksline
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice cooker
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
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.