FISHHAWK CHINA STAR
16733 FISHHAWK BLVD · LITHIA · Hillsborough County · FL 33547
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen to go bags of raw meat in reach in freezer **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken (50F – Cold Holding), manager time marked and will hold with time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken (118F – Hot Holding) **Warning**
Intermediate 9
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was blocked by container. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Manager put soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, chicken and vegetables in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. By front register. Manager turned on water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen prep, and dish area. Observed missing ceiling tile in back kitchen **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp in standing water in three compartment sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:18 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.