HOUSE OF CHINA
18463 N US HWY 41 · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33549
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-35-5High Priority – Food preparation sink has soil with grease buildup **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sauce in walk in cooler, operator removed the chicken to bottom shelf
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hand in prep sink.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried sweet and sour chicken no date mark over 24 hours in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food container used as a scoop in corn starch, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cutting boards Stained in kitchen. Rice warmer interior soiled and grease buildup.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in cooler and reach in freezer handle soiled and grease buildup
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Sauce containers not covered in walk in cooler, operator covered them with plastic wrap
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:24 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.