Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA CITY

16049 TAMPA PALMS BLVD W · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33647

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3480423
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8791420
DBPR license3911753

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Broccoli 62 F on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks.

#13Intermediate53B-11-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Employee training name and dates are white out on certificates.

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop rice.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box with onions in it on floor.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

#6Basic23-03-4

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

#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. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.