Fishhawk China Star in Lithia
Last inspected:
16733 Fishhawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547Fishhawk China Star in Lithia has accumulated 213 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in every inspection over the past three years, including failures to report illness and inadequate hand-washing practices. High-priority violations for food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, and shell stock requirements were cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on August 13, 2025 following an inspection that documented three high-priority violations including management awareness failures and improper hand-washing. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 identified 15 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fishhawk China Star in Lithia: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Fishhawk China Star in Lithia: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Fishhawk China Star in Lithia: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fishhawk China Star in Lithia last inspected?
- Fishhawk China Star in Lithia was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Fishhawk China Star in Lithia?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fishhawk China Star in Lithia are: Employee health policy, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Fishhawk China Star in Lithia had?
- Fishhawk China Star in Lithia has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fishhawk China Star in Lithia find?
- Fishhawk China Star in Lithia was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fishhawk China Star in Lithia ever been shut down?
- No, Fishhawk China Star in Lithia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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