How many health inspections has CHINA LEGEND had?

CHINA LEGEND has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHINA LEGEND ever been shut down?

Yes, CHINA LEGEND has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CHINA LEGEND?

The most frequently cited violations at CHINA LEGEND are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

CHINA LEGEND

4537 GUNN HWY, Tampa, FL 33624

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FLORIDA RESTAURANT CL GROUP LLC · License: SEA3912774

CHINA LEGEND in Tampa, FL has 22 inspections on record with 282 total violations (12.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

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Data current as of June 19, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for CHINA LEGEND
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 19, 2015	Roach activity	09:02:00

Inspection History (22)

Jun 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

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