Shanghai Dumpling House
1120 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 · Permanent Food Service · License 3917253
What drove the grade
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 14 follow-up), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 11 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-25
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
9 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
More time given
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
More time given
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
More time given
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
More time given
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
More time given
- First visitOct 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
16 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using three compartment sink, until dishwasher, is sanitizing properly.
Intermediate4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Small white cutting board stored overtop 3 compartment sink has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.
Handwashing sink on cooks line has no running water. Owner turned on water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwashing sink in dumpling station has a table blocking its access.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at end of cooks line. Owner placed handwashing sign at handwashing sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic11
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Plastic bottles of sauces used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients on cart in middle of cooks line.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Broth stored on floor inside walk in cooler, fryer oil stored on floor at the end of cooks line soy stored on floor in kitchen area.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensil stored in standing water 81°F. Owner removed utensils and placed at dishwasher.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Owner removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin. Owner removed bowl from flour bin and placed at dishwasher.
Fixed on the spot
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
Bamboo container used for serving steam dumping.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line.
Repeat violation
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Soiled dry cloths stored on food preparation throughout kitchen area. Staff removed cloth and placed in dirty rag bin.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of ice machine is soiled with black-mold like substance.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Floor tiles broken in front of 3 compartment sink.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee cell phone stored on top of refrigerator in back kitchen area.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.