CHINA CITY
16049 TAMPA PALMS BLVD W · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed cut, prepared produce returned to the original cardboard box that it was received in. Discussed ensuring that prepared produce is placed into a cleanable food grade container. Items removed from the cardboard box and placed into an approved bus tub. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20 live cockroaches behind the corner trim by the walk-in refrigerator. Observed 10 live cockroaches around the hinges on the reach-in refrigerator make table.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (45°F – Cold Holding); noodles (45°F – Cold Holding); cooked and cooled brown sauce (45°F – Cold Holding).
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed brown buildup on the backsplash of the preparation table across from the walk-in refrigerator.
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed package wrap and other items stored in the back hand washing sink. Items removed from the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed items prepared yesterday or previous days that are not marked on the container with the date prepared, in the walk-in refrigerator.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles in ingredients bulk bins
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an opened yet capped personal drink on the shelf above the steam table and one above the cook line on a top shelf over the make tables. Drinks moved to bottom shelves and away from food and items used to served guests. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions on the floor by the chest freezers.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed gaps in walls around the walk-in refrigerator.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoops stored in standing water at 75°F by the white rice holder.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed grease and food on the shelf below the preparation table.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed debris in the gaskets of the reach in refrigerated preparation cooler on the line.
06-05-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in standing water. Observed pork tripe thawing in standing water.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed brown and black mold-like spots on the walls and ceiling of the walk-in refrigerator observed mold-like buildup on the wall above the triple sink.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed food and debris buildup on the floor under the large rice cooker.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.