Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KANGS GARDEN CHINESE

12221 W LINEBAUGH AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3349765
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369025
DBPR license3913044

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over multiple ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved shrimp to proper storage location. Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground pork stored over cooked chicken in reach-in freezer.

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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.

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A Ladle, a bottle of soap and a container stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked noodle and various cooked/prepped food items in walk-in cooler.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar and flour bins. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a large hole on floor under three compartment sink. Operator stated that digging was required to repair water pipe, and floor will be required by next week.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.

#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:57 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.