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CHINA TASTE

CHINA TASTE maintains a 1.2/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in CLERMONT. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

4711 West Gandy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33611
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/31/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13598766

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door open during inspection, front door isn't self closing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
  • 33-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -entry to kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -egg rolls, cut vegetables in walk in cooler, operator covered Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -crab Rangoon in take out bags in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **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. -raw beef and chicken behind prepped onions on cook line -raw shrimp over cooked noodles in walk in cooler Operator placed ready to eat food behind raw food on cook line and placed shrimp on bottom shelf below ready to eat food in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands in triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **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. -egg rolls, cooked pork and chicken in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-31: **Time Extended**

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10885152

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 int, 15 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -flour container in dry storage, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -shelf under prep table in kitchen Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door open during inspection, front door isn't self closing Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -container of bbq ribs in kitchen, operator placed on table Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage/mop sink room Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -cook line Warning
  • 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -cooking utensil stored on egg crate on cook line, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed rack by back door -gaskets and sides of all reach in freezers in kitchen are heavily soiled -exterior of rice and flour containers are heavily soiled -exterior of rice cookers are encrusted -top back, exterior sides and interior of fryer cabinets are heavily soiled -filters on hood suppression system Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -cooked chicken placed in cardboard box vegetables came in, educated operator, operator placed in clean container Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -take out containers above make table line, operator inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. -entry to kitchen Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -egg rolls, cut vegetables in walk in cooler, operator covered Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with heavy accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throughout the kitchen Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -crab Rangoon in take out bags in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef and chicken behind prepped onions on cook line -raw shrimp over cooked noodles in walk in cooler Operator placed ready to eat food behind raw food on cook line and placed shrimp on bottom shelf below ready to eat food in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -sweet and sour sauce (92F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Advised operator to rapid reheat to 165F -cooked chicken (106F - Hot Holding), cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Recommended operator use Time as a Public Health Control. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands in triple sink Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior upright reach in freezers in kitchen -cutting boards on cook line Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bags and paper kept in front hand sink and kitchen hand sink Warning
  • 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. -egg rolls, cooked pork and chicken in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid on front counter Warning

6/17/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10859569

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.Dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles stored in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Still soiled **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler is soiled. Vent is soiled at the the dining room area. Interior of fryer ,top back of fryer cabinets and side of fryer cabinets are soiled. Wipe down all storage containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: **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.Open package of beef stored next to crab Rangoon in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Interior of rice cooker is soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: **Time Extended**

6/13/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10734949

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 5 int, 12 basic

  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Broccoli not washed prior to preparation. Warning
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.Dry storage area. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling tiles stored in kitchen area. Warning
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Dirty knives stored on a clean rack. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Bracelet. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler is soiled. Vent is soiled at the the dining room area. Interior of fryer ,top back of fryer cabinets and side of fryer cabinets are soiled. Wipe down all storage containers. Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Spoons at front line area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered.Egg rolls in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Corn starch. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Crab Rangoon. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Open package of beef stored next to crab Rangoon in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef,48 f,raw chicken,46 f,cooked pork,47 f,cooked chicken,46 f held less than four hours stated operator.Operator is placing ice under the food containers. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Polyurethane stored next to hoisin sauce in dry storage area. Warning
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.Provided a copy to operator. Warning
  • 11-27-4: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.Provided a copy to operator. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board is stained. Interior of rice cooker is soiled Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Stool. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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.Cooked pork,egg rolls in walk in cooler. Warning

12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8788763

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board on prep table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces outside walk in cooler on floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer in kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard soiled. Exterior white freezer soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. WhitenReach in freezer soiled
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by fry station
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor throughout soiled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick chill. General Chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Pasta (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine solution over 200ppm manager refill with new solution. Rechecked now 50 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with chair. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

4/23/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8568118

Met Inspection Standards

5 high, 2 int, 11 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Rice scoop. Repeat Violation
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -Under rice cooker. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in freezer gasket torn.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under all equipment.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In bathroom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Freezer gaskets. -Exterior of freezer. -Exterior of bulk containers in dry storage.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -To go trays.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Eggrolls in walk in cooler.
  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of flour.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Over prep area. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee eating and drinking, then began prepping chicken.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp over onions in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 74f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed in refrigerator. -Noodles 62f. Less than 4 hours. Operator placed lower in refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bucket full of can openers and choppers.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected On-Site

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8385278

Met Inspection Standards

6 high, 1 int, 11 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk sugar - bulk flour
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler - reach in cooler
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - in kitchen area, ceiling tiles with water stains
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 1 employee on cook line Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below cook line cooler - below triple sink
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - bag of carrots in walk in - bag of onions in storage area Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - bulk sugar
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - chicken in standing water in triple sink Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - employee washing dishes returned to cook line preparing food, no handwash
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - togo tray washed, rinsed, not sanitized, reused
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - raw beef over cooked shrimp Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over sauce buckets Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - chlorine >500ppm. Operator fixed 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cook line cutting board stained and grooved