HOUSE OF CHINA
18463 N US HWY 41 · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33549
Inspection Summary
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. To go bags used for food storage in freezers
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over produce and sauce buckets in walk-in cooler, chicken relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6High Priority – 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. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in reach in freezer, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food handler certificates expired
Basic 11
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over cook line
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Staff observed eating on prep tables next to cook line, food removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing on dry storage shelves over food, removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Broken freezer handles behind cook line
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in cornstarch, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 77 F water on cook line
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Cooler gaskets soiled.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor next to hand sink
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, staff corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.