China House in Tampa
Last inspected:
3978 W Hillsborough Ave Unit 1, Tampa, FL 33614China House in Tampa averaged 12.2 violations per inspection across 27 inspections over nine years, more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record: management awareness was cited in at least 5 inspections; proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in 8 inspections; food contact surface violations in 7 inspections; employee health policy violations in 4 inspections; shell stock requirement violations in 4 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Most recent inspections in 2025 show reduced violation counts—a complaint investigation on August 6, 2025 yielded 21 violations but the October 7 follow-up inspection found no violations. The August 2023 routine inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on October 7, 2025 was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China House in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
China House in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections47 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China House in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China House in Tampa last inspected?
- China House in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 7, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China House in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at China House in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has China House in Tampa had?
- China House in Tampa has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China House in Tampa find?
- China House in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 7, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China House in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, China House in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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