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SHANGHAI DUMPLING HOUSE

1120 E FOWLER AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3752503
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13791005
DBPR license3917253

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#12High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using three compartment sink, until dishwasher, is sanitizing properly. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board stored overtop 3 compartment sink has stains and is no longer cleanable.

#14Intermediate27-19-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink on cooks line has no running water. Owner turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in dumpling station has a table blocking its access.

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at end of cooks line. Owner placed handwashing sign at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled with black-mold like substance.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin. Owner removed bowl from flour bin and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on top of refrigerator in back kitchen area.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles broken in front of 3 compartment sink.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Broth stored on floor inside walk in cooler, fryer oil stored on floor at the end of cooks line soy stored on floor in kitchen area.

#6Basic14-13-4

Basic – Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bamboo container used for serving steam dumping.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Owner removed and placed tongs at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in standing water 81°F. Owner removed utensils and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled dry cloths stored on food preparation throughout kitchen area. Staff removed cloth and placed in dirty rag bin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cart in middle of cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 12:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.