East Lake-Orient Park, Hillsborough County

TOP CHINA INC

2525 E HILLSBOURGH AVE #157, East Lake-Orient Park, FL 33610

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
2 High Priority
Apr 24, 2026
City
East Lake-Orient Park
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.

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 24536847

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 24536844

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 24536845

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24536843

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

02C-02-5

Detail 24536840

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork not date marked in walk in cooler, manager date marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24536848

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24536846

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 24536849

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prepping food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24536842

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave

21-12-4

Detail 24536841

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

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 24190462

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food containers stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24190460

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

14-09-4

Detail 24190461

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 24190459

Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking next to rice warmer at cook line.

08B-49-4

Detail 24190457

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 24190458

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee working at cook line. Employee put on hat. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 23541018

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings 91 F and cooked yellow rice 95 F. Operator adding to existing time as a public health control form

14-09-4

Detail 23541014

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 23541013

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

40-06-5

Detail 23541015

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

08B-38-4

Detail 23541017

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen and walk-in-cooler

33-16-4

Detail 23541011

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 23541016

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

02D-01-5

Detail 23541012

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in dry storage

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 22960322

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in the back of walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22960321

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Chao Guo and Da Za - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22960320

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 22960319

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in walk in cooler stored over read to eat cabbage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 22959464

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in dry storage room beneath flour bins 1 live on floor behind vertical oven 8 live roaches beneath deli slicer prep table 6 live roaches beneath prep table adjacent to broiler. 8 live roaches beneath wok burner inside metal beam 2 live roaches with eggs in drip tray of wok burner. 1 live roach on floor by back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: 2 lives roaches on cooks line underneath cooking equipment 1 live roach on cooks line floor 1 live roach underneath 3 compartment sink Operator discarded cleaned and sanitized areas. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22959459

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats in the back of walk in cooler Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22959461

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Chao Guo and Da Za - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 22959460

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage under flour bins 8 dead roaches along wall next to prep sink 1 dead roach beneath 3 compartment sink 4 dead roaches beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 dead roach on dry storage shelf for bagged rice 1 dead roach on floor adjacent to bagged rice storage shelf. 1 dead roach on ledge inside deep freezer 1 dead roach on floor beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: 2 dead roaches underneath cooking equipment on cooks line and 2 dead roaches near 3 compartment sink Operator discarded cleaned and sanitized areas. Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22959463

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor and walls soiled beneath burners and prep tables. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22959458

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 22959462

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in walk in cooler stored over read to eat cabbage. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Time Extended

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 17

22-48-5

Detail 22957329

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. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 22957339

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly inside kitchen area

35A-05-4

Detail 22957337

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches in dry storage room beneath flour bins 1 live on floor behind vertical oven 8 live roaches beneath deli slicer prep table 6 live roaches beneath prep table adjacent to broiler. 8 live roaches beneath wok burner inside metal beam 2 live roaches with eggs in drip tray of wok burner. 1 live roach on floor by back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 live roach beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer

35A-23-4

Detail 22957333

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 egg sack found on floor of kitchen beneath prep sink

22-02-4

Detail 22957327

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine nozzles soiled in dining area.

31B-02-4

Detail 22957331

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bathroom Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22957338

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22957330

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. Chao Guo and Da Za

35A-03-4

Detail 22957326

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage under flour bins 8 dead roaches along wall next to prep sink 1 dead roach beneath 3 compartment sink 4 dead roaches beneath dry storage, adjacent to back kitchen exit 1 dead roach on dry storage shelf for bagged rice 1 dead roach on floor adjacent to bagged rice storage shelf. 1 dead roach on ledge inside deep freezer 1 dead roach on floor beneath dry storage shelf adjacent to deep freezer

12B-07-4

Detail 22957332

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle and bananas on prep table next to cooked chicken Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22957328

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22957323

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 22957334

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Mixing bowels not sanitized after washing. Informed operator to sanitize all food-contact surface after washing.

36-73-4

Detail 22957325

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor and walls soiled beneath burners and prep tables.

08B-38-4

Detail 22957336

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bean sprouts in walk in cooler stored on floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22957335

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

08B-17-4

Detail 22957324

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms in walk in cooler stored over read to eat cabbage.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 22653302

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine stored on shelf with menus and drinks in back kitchen area Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22653305

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked pork in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22653307

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in hand sink near walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22653303

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

14-09-4

Detail 22653304

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22653309

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22653308

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice on floor near walk-in-cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22653306

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation

Sep 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 22285317

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22285315

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white container holding rice and no lid soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 22285312

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking equipment stored in hand sink near back kitchen door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22285319

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near back kitchen door. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22285314

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.

14-09-4

Detail 22285313

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22285311

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22285316

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22285318

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 22285320

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

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 21856536

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large white container on wheels solid with mold-like substance

31A-09-4

Detail 21856532

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cooking equipment

02C-02-5

Detail 21856531

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

14-09-4

Detail 21856541

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21856540

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

12B-02-4

Detail 21856537

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

13-03-4

Detail 21856535

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

21-04-4

Detail 21856534

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21856533

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21856538

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen beef out at room temperature. Operator placing in walk-in-cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 21856539

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

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

25-28-4

Detail 21344958

High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop

14-09-4

Detail 21344953

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21344954

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

08B-49-4

Detail 21344957

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees food stored on top shelf in walk-in-cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21344956

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

21-12-4

Detail 21344955

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooksline prep table

Feb 16, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 20866218

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

14-09-4

Detail 20866217

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 20866219

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

33-16-4

Detail 20866220

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 20866216

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20866221

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Walk-in-cooler