China Chef in Odessa
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12468 Sr 54, Odessa, FL 33556China Chef in Odessa has been inspected 20 times with 155 total violations, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection—nearly 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with employee health policy violations, hand-washing failures, and time-temperature control issues appearing repeatedly across inspections. Employee health reporting violations and management awareness failures were cited in multiple inspections in 2024 and 2025, indicating systemic management gaps. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Recent inspections show persistent non-compliance: an inspection on August 28, 2024 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after four high-priority violations including employee health reporting and hand-washing failures. A warning was issued on August 27, 2024 following nine violations. On February 12, 2025, a warning was issued for five high-priority violations including management awareness and employee health reporting. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented 16 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health policy, chemical storage, and consumer advisory) and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
China Chef in Odessa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
China Chef in Odessa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
China Chef in Odessa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Chef in Odessa last inspected?
- China Chef in Odessa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at China Chef in Odessa?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Chef in Odessa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has China Chef in Odessa had?
- China Chef in Odessa has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Chef in Odessa find?
- China Chef in Odessa was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has China Chef in Odessa ever been shut down?
- No, China Chef in Odessa 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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