Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TOP CHINA INC

2525 E HILLSBOURGH AVE #157 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3463993
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8774990
DBPR license3911072

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 2, 2024 3:07 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 3, 2024 4:02 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority22-48-5

High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly inside kitchen area

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in dry storage room beneath flour bins 1 live on floor behind vertical oven 8 live roaches beneath deli slicer prep table 6 live roaches beneath prep table adjacent to broiler. 8 live roaches beneath wok burner inside metal beam 2 live roaches with eggs in drip tray of wok burner. 1 live roach on floor by back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer

#13High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 egg sack found on floor of kitchen beneath prep sink

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled in dining area.

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bathroom **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate02C-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 meats in the back of walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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. Chao Guo and Da Za

Basic 9

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage under flour bins 8 dead roaches along wall next to prep sink 1 dead roach beneath 3 compartment sink 4 dead roaches beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 dead roach on dry storage shelf for bagged rice 1 dead roach on floor adjacent to bagged rice storage shelf. 1 dead roach on ledge inside deep freezer 1 dead roach on floor beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle and bananas on prep table next to cooked chicken **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Mixing bowels not sanitized after washing. Informed operator to sanitize all food-contact surface after washing.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor and walls soiled beneath burners and prep tables.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bean sprouts in walk in cooler stored on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets are soiled

#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in walk in cooler stored over read to eat cabbage.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.