Fish Hawk, Hillsborough County

FISHHAWK CHINA STAR

16733 FISHHAWK BLVD, Fish Hawk, FL 33547

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Mar 5, 2026
City
Fish Hawk
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 24419011

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go begs with raw chicken in walk in freezer

22-02-4

Detail 24419012

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White dotting board on Cooke line and prep areas stained

12B-12-5

Detail 24419010

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open can of Diet Coke on cook line shelf by to go containers. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 24419015

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed container of employee food with fork on cook line make table

08B-38-4

Detail 24419014

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor on cook line. Manager got off of floor Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24419013

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of prepped vegetables not covered in walk in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 24419009

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt, sugar and flour not labeled

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

22-48-5

Detail 23953637

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator currently has 101 brand bleach designed for general kitchen, bathroom and laundry use. Does not indicate to be used with food contact surfaces. Manager went and got bleach designed for food contact surfaces. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

01B-01-4

Detail 23953632

High Priority - Observed 2 bulging cans of thick soy sauce present. See stop sale.

08A-04-5

Detail 23953634

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed green peppers.

02C-02-5

Detail 23953638

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cook line not dated

14-01-5

Detail 23953633

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bin of flour in storage

08B-49-4

Detail 23953639

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed flat of duck eggs in walk in cooler over raw chicken for restaurant. Discussed separating personal food form customer food

08B-38-4

Detail 23953636

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor of cook line. Manager moved. Observed cases of meats on floor in walk in freezer. Buckets of sauces on floor in walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 23953635

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour, sugar and corn starch in dry storage not labeled

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-29-4

Detail 23610684

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed manager answer phone then handled Togo box. Had manager wash hands Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 23610678

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go bags with raw and cooked meats in cooler units

08A-05-6

Detail 23610687

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauces and celery in walk in cooler

03F-02-5

Detail 23610680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cooked chicken pieces on cook line. Manager time marked Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23610681

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed

02C-02-5

Detail 23610682

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler not dated

53B-10-4

Detail 23610685

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing data of births, and food manager name and number

14-01-5

Detail 23610686

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bin of sugar

50-09-4

Detail 23610688

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2022

08B-12-5

Detail 23610679

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and washed and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler not covered

02D-01-5

Detail 23610683

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and starch not labeled

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 2Total: 10

41-10-4

Detail 23306860

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pack of cigarettes and lighter on shelf next to egg shade. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 23306866

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink then dry hands on pants. They then grabbed container of vegetables. Discussed proper hand washing and sent handouts

11-27-4

Detail 23306867

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-09-4

Detail 23306868

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by front counter blocked by stool and box of chow mein. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23306865

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 23306863

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen

11-26-1

Detail 23306864

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing health policy for two employees

53B-13-5

Detail 23306861

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing safe Staff cards for two employees

40-06-5

Detail 23306862

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on shelf next to dry storage items. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23306859

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces and meats on floor in walk in cooler.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 22640109

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 22640108

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen prep, and dish area. Observed missing ceiling tile in back kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 9Basic: 3Total: 15

14-31-5

Detail 22497385

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen to go bags of raw meat in reach in freezer Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22497381

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding), manager time marked and will hold with time as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22497374

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding) Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22497376

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22497386

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22497377

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was blocked by container. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22497375

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22497384

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22497378

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22497382

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Manager put soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22497380

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, chicken and vegetables in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 22497383

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. By front register. Manager turned on water Corrected On-Site Warning

36-37-5

Detail 22497373

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen prep, and dish area. Observed missing ceiling tile in back kitchen Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22497379

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22497372

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp in standing water in three compartment sink Warning

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 22116553

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid in front sink

02C-02-5

Detail 22116554

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked meats,rice,noodles in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22116551

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onion at back door Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22116555

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled

42-01-4

Detail 22116552

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 21861135

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink

02C-02-5

Detail 21861138

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,pork, noodles ,rices

08B-38-4

Detail 21861137

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21861139

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf

25-06-4

Detail 21861136

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cookline

42-01-4

Detail 21861140

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 21203893

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 49 Put in cooler Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21203894

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bags of noodles on sink

02C-02-5

Detail 21203892

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, egg rolls,noodles

12B-07-4

Detail 21203889

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table

23-03-4

Detail 21203891

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21203890

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21031566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table 49f Put in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21031568

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back of kitchen sink

02C-02-5

Detail 21031569

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21031570

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old soiled cardboard on shelves in walkin in cooler

21-12-4

Detail 21031567

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Dec 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 20745185

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

03A-02-5

Detail 20745187

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded chicken on prep line Put in cooler Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20745189

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Paper towels in sink front sink Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20745191

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink

02C-02-5

Detail 20745192

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked,meats,rice, noodles

23-03-4

Detail 20745188

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket

42-01-4

Detail 20745190

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 20745186

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.