How many health inspections has FAR EAST RESTAURANT had?

FAR EAST RESTAURANT has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FAR EAST RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

Yes, FAR EAST RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FAR EAST RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at FAR EAST RESTAURANT are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

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.

FAR EAST RESTAURANT

5022 E 10 AVE, Tampa, FL 33619

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LINS ASIAN STAR LLC · License: SEA3912469

FAR EAST RESTAURANT in Tampa, FL has 24 inspections on record with 288 total violations (12 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

24Inspections

288Violations

1Closures

Data current as of February 12, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for FAR EAST RESTAURANT
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 3, 2015	Roach activity	13:01:00

Inspection History (24)

Feb 12, 2025 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

FAR EAST RESTAURANT

Emergency Closures (1)

Inspection History (24)

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

High Priority Violations

High Priority Violations

High Priority Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

How Does This Facility Compare?

Frequently Asked Questions

Nearby Establishments

CHURCH'S CHICKEN

SALEM'S FRESH EATS

TACO BELL 7398

MCDONALD'S

Editorial Standards & Data Oversight