Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County

CHUNG SHING

8951 N US HWY 301, Temple Terrace, FL 34219

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Temple Terrace
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.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24388093

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of liquid cut treatment stood above the make table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

08A-13-5

Detail 24388095

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed multiple raw meats stored over ready to eat products in the make table. Operator removed everything from under the meats. Corrected On-Site

16-36-4

Detail 24388087

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Observed not chart for their chlorine test strips.

14-01-5

Detail 24388092

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 24388089

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple water damaged ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 24388094

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloths under their cutting boards. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24388091

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple products not covered in their reach in freezers. Operator covered them. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24388088

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on the water. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 24388090

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed their walk in cooler fan covers with debris buildup.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 23954508

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can Lee kum kee oyster sauce dented. Owner removed from shelf. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23954509

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. Observed some employees with no written plan on site.

36-37-5

Detail 23954512

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23954511

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 23954507

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 food preparation employees wearing employee drinking from plastic water bottle. Employee threw out and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23954510

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee head phones on food preparation table next to soda. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23954513

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 23713755

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired. Some expired 3/24 some expired 3/24. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: All food handler training is still expired. Admin Complaint

36-37-5

Detail 23713758

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23713757

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 23713756

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one food handling employee with no hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: Time Extended

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23558315

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil at wok station at 97f. Owner placed in cooler. Stated had only been out 2 hours. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23558319

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired. Some expired 3/24 some expired 3/24. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23558313

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23558317

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 23558316

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 employees drinking from cans. Owner discarded drinks. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23558312

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed open employee canned drinks on back food prep table. Owner moved drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23558314

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one food handling employee with no hair restraint. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23558318

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood vents. Observed flour and sugar containers with built up residue. Owner cleaned bins. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 23127320

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Advil on top shelf of food serving line. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-01-4

Detail 23127322

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans Koon Chun soy sauce on back storage shelf. Owner removed cans from self. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23127323

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl of raw shrimp stored over cooked rice. Owner moved rice to different shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23127324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil at cooks station at 78f. Owner stated garlic had been out less than 2 hours. Owner placed in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23127318

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. Observed some employees with no written plan.

53B-14-5

Detail 23127321

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees expired 3/24.

36-37-5

Detail 23127317

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23127315

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed six water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen over walk in cooler.

12B-12-5

Detail 23127316

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 employee open can of Red Bull on food prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 23127319

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 22590849

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee Claritin above 2 door flip top cooler. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 22590847

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over oranges in walk-in cooler. Owner moved oranges. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22590852

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed wd40 and oil on dry storage shelf above food. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22590853

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. Observed no written plan in place.

11-26-1

Detail 22590851

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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22590848

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 22590854

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 employee water bottle on food storage table. Owner threw out.

08B-38-4

Detail 22590850

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on the floor by wok line. Owner moved oil off floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22590855

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on 2 door flip top soiled with black substance.

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 22272714

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. Observed some employees not having form on site.

14-01-5

Detail 22272715

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers used as scoops in flour bins. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22272712

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in food prep area in kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22272713

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board food prep table. Owner replaced and threw out grooved board. Corrected On-Site

10-02-4

Detail 22272716

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed 2 whisks on screw head on food prep table. Owner removed whisks and put in sink to wash. Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 21880642

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of hoisin sauce and 1 can of soy sauce dented on dry storage shelf. Operator removed from shelf. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21880638

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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

11-26-1

Detail 21880641

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. Observed no employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email.

41-17-4

Detail 21880640

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with bleach in it. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21880639

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustical tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21880637

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet bowls above three part sink.

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21538741

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 9 dented cans of ketchup, soy sauce, hoisin sauce and oyster sauce. Operator disposed of dented cans. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 21538743

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over carrots. Operator moved to a different location. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21538737

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21538742

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed wet/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen area and over walk in cooler.

14-09-4

Detail 21538740

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on reach in freezer.

36-17-5

Detail 21538739

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in front of fryers.

08B-38-4

Detail 21538738

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed five gallon buckets of sauce on walk-in floor.

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-37-5

Detail 21054322

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21054321

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located on cook line underneath the fryers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Dec 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-37-5

Detail 20750069

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20750070

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed approximately 5 ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage.

14-09-4

Detail 20750066

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at prep reach in cooler in middle of kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 20750071

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located under cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 20750067

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above cookline soiled with grease. Operator stated a cleaning is scheduled for next month. The label on the hood confirms the time frame.

02D-01-5

Detail 20750068

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice in container not labeled next to rice cooker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation