W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa
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5827 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611W & C Taste of China Restaurant in Tampa accumulated 237 violations across 24 inspections between 2022 and February 2026, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection — nearly double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations were pervasive: employee health policy violations appeared in 10 inspections, proper hand/arm washing violations in 9 inspections, food contact surface violations in 11 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 12 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations were cited in 7 inspections, indicating recurring issues with shellfish storage or documentation. Chemical storage violations were documented in 5 inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following the April 2, 2024 inspection, signaling formal state enforcement action beyond routine compliance. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 found 15 violations including high-priority employee health policy, hand washing, and food contact surface violations, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections43 violations · 37 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa last inspected?
- W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa had?
- W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa find?
- W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, W & C Taste of China Restaurant INC in Tampa 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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