Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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FISHHAWK CHINA STAR

16733 FISHHAWK BLVD · LITHIA · Hillsborough County · FL 33547

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3469306
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8780303
DBPR license3912936

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pack of cigarettes and lighter on shelf next to egg shade. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#4Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink then dry hands on pants. They then grabbed container of vegetables. Discussed proper hand washing and sent handouts

#5Intermediate11-27-4

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.

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by front counter blocked by stool and box of chow mein. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen

#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing health policy for two employees

#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing safe Staff cards for two employees

Basic 2

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on shelf next to dry storage items. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces and meats on floor in walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.