China 88

8005 Citrus Park Town Center, FC8, Tampa, FL 33625 · Permanent Food Service · License 3912002

F
Grade F
Safety score 48 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee washed hands with no soap.High priority · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 30 routine inspection
    3 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (2 repeats), 6 basic (4 repeats)
    -32
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 30
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score48

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

11 violations found
  1. First visitSep 30, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    11 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 6 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Cooked fried chicken 69°F at 2:28 PM employee stated the chicken has been left out on the front line cook for three hours - employee placed inside walk-in freezer for quick cooling - cooled to 43°F at 2:57 PM.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Inside front line reach in cooler: raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken, steak, and prepared broccoli. Inside walk in cooler: Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed ginger. Raw chicken and raw beef are stored over containers of ready to eat soy sauce. Raw chicken stored over cooked noodles. Manager relocated all raw items to an approved location at time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with no soap.

      Observed employee wash hands at three compartment sink without any soap. Discussed proper handwashing with employee.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

      Observed one employee wash hands at three compartment sink. Discussed with employee. Employee continued to wash hands at three compartment sink.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Multiple cutting board inside establishment are soiled.

      Repeat violation

    Basic6

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Frozen crab Rangoon inside which and chest freezer is not covered. Employee covered crab Rangoon at time of Inspection.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

      Multiple personal beverages are stored on top of kitchen prep table next to cooked chicken and raw chicken.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from faucet at mop sink.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Handwashing and hygienic practices3
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Food out of temperature1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Current license displayed1