Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHINA LEGEND

4537 GUNN HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33624

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3563277
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10698078
DBPR license3912774

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in non food-grade cardboard box. BBQ pork and cooked chicken stored in shopping bags. Reach in cooler has BBQ pork and chicken stored in shopping bags. Whirlpool brand Reach in freezer adjacent to fryers has wontons and egg rolls stored in shopping bags. Whirlpool brand Reach in freezer a next to chest freezer has raw shrimp, krab meat, eggplant, wontons, lobster tail and multiple food items stored in shopping bags. Multiple food items in the Walk in cooler and several Reach in freezers use shopping bags as cover for food. Operator began storing food in food grade containers during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over raw beef, pork, wontons, and egg rolls in large chest freezer Raw beef stored over Ready to eat egg rolls in GE brand Reach in freezer. Raw chicken wings stored over raw beef in Whirlpool brand Reach in freezer. Raw chicken stored over raw beef and dumplings in Kenmore brand freezer next to back kitchen exit. Raw chicken stored over cook bbq pork in Whirlpool brand Reach in freezer next to back kitchen exit. Operator began rearranging food product to an approved location during time of inspection.

#12High Priority41-18-4

High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine Sanitizer over 200ppm. Discussed with operator and readjusted sanitizer to 50ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee handwash sink blocked by soy sauce containers on floor. Inspector moved it Employee handwash sink has hotel pans and ladle. Operator removed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate22-38-5

Intermediate – No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased chlorine sanitizer during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soup containers used as scoops in flour bin, soy sauce container, sugar, and Corn starch bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink inside Whirlpool brand Reach in freezer. Personal drink on prep table at service station. Personal drink in soda Reach in cooler. Operator removed drinks during time of inspection. open bottle of water and box drink **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food without hair cover. Employee wore a hair cover during time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning Rice pot in three compartment sink without sanitizing pot. Employee returned rice pot to three compartment sink for washing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Large chest freezer with door broken in interior.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil, canned ketchup, vinegar, salt and sugar mixture, soy sauce stored on floor. Operator relocated some items to an approved location. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside large chest freezer. Duct tape used to hold together inside of lid to freezer, insulation foam exposed.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior and exterior of Reach in freezers and large chest freezer heavily soiled as well as all gaskets.

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Located at mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.