Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace
Last inspected:
5505 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace has accumulated 232 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.9 per visit. The facility operated under the name Chicken Yummy in 2018, when inspectors cited a blocked exit path in the kitchen. The restaurant has never been shut down and faces no pending disciplinary actions. Top recurring violations involve proper hand and arm washing, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.9
violations / inspection
8.9 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by multiple boxes, equipment, and other kitchen items, operator says they will try and move them today **Corrective Action Taken**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace last inspected?
- Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace had?
- Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace find?
- Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?
- No, Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chen Ji Hoodle House in Temple Terrace operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Chicken Yummy (2018).
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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).
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.
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