FAR EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT
5527 S 78 ST, Tampa, FL 33619
Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JK LUCKY DRAGON INC · License: SEA3916620
FAR EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT in Tampa, FL has 29 inspections on record with 342 total violations (11.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of March 21, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 | Roach activity | 10:33:00 |
Inspection History (29)
Mar 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Mar 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Oct 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Aug 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Aug 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Feb 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Dec 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jun 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Apr 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jul 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Jan 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 28, 2019 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Jun 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Jun 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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May 23, 2017 — Complaint Full· 13 violations · Call Back - Complied
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May 19, 2017 — Complaint Full· 28 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Feb 2, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Jan 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jul 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Jul 21, 2016 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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How Does This Facility Compare?
FAR EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 11.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has FAR EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT had?
- FAR EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has FAR EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT ever been shut down?
- Yes, FAR EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at FAR EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT?
- The most frequently cited violations at FAR EAST CHINESE RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
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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).
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