TASTE OF CHINA BRADENTON LLC
1783 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table, on the floor under the cooking area and in between the fryers and the prep table.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture. Repeat Violation
- 12A-29-4: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 garbage being emptied by employees then handling ready to eat food without washing hands.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in walk in freezer without a date marked. Observed food items, cooked chicken, cooked pork, Cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on dish table and prep table. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and beef stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items, cooked chicken, cooked pork, Cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 5/20/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on dish table and prep table.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip. Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in still water and pork thawing at room temperature.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and beef stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink by the triple sink with no paper towels.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items, cooked chicken, cooked pork, Cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/20/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining the shelf under the prep table, under the soup shelf, next to miso soup not changed out daily. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under the reach in cooler leaking on cooks line held by a white plastic container. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on hood ceiling and walls. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters dripping with excessive grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door auto closure missing. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to triple sink blocked and sink filled with containers. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5: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. Observed food items in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining the shelf under the prep table, under the soup shelf, next to miso soup not changed out daily.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under the reach in cooler leaking on cooks line held by a white plastic container.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on hood ceiling and walls.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to triple sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters dripping with excessive grease.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door auto closure missing.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food, sauces, fried rice not covered. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to triple sink blocked and sink filled with containers. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified manager certification. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand washing sink next to triple sink. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1: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 illness reporting forms completed but not all.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours.
- 53B-05-5: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 serve safe expired. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 21 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).