How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Last inspected Sep 4, 2026: passed with no violations.
- Passed 15 of 19 graded inspections since 2024.
- Keeps coming up: Food protection, cross-contamination, cited 10 times, plus 22 other repeat issues.
- #24 in Tampa's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 24 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 19 visits
- 2026
- Passed Sep 4
Callback Reinspection
No violations
- Passed Aug 27
Routine Inspection
8 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Critical Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
- Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
- Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- Minor Employee personal belongings
- Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- Passed Aug 27
Callback Reinspection
No violations
- Passed Aug 13
Callback Reinspection
No violations
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around China Buffet, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.