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CHINA TASTE

CHINA TASTE maintains a 2.7/5 food safety rating based on 11 health department inspections in CLEWISTON. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Sugarland Highway
Florida
Hendry County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13555190

  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10887504

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on sticky trap behind ice machine. 5 dead roaches in a broken down ice machine. 5 dead roaches on sticky trap behind fry station. Operator removed sticky traps . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on sticky trap at fry station. Operator removed sticky trap and terminated. Five live roaches in trash can by hand wash sink. Operator removed trash can and terminated. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Warning
  • 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. Operator obtained form and signed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8871471

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-04-4:Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Dunking Doughnuts on prep table.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken at 30 F in standing water. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.: states 160 F in reach in cooler.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8871160

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises: in dining room being used as storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893877

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind stand up reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 33-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises : in dining room being used as storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8885944

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Twenty five dead roaches on sticky pad. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind stand up reach in cooler. Warning
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels on cook line. Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises : in dining room being used as storage. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-23-4:High Priority - Sticky pads behind line not covered. Warning
  • 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. Operator is on call back for this violation. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 8/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726360

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: employee used bowl to scoop cooked rice. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead on top of dishwasher. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises: in dining room being used as storage. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: employee used triple sink to wash hands after picking up dead roach. Operator educated employee on proper procedure. Corrected On-Site 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 operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Not all employees signed, operator signed form. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8640626

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dining room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5: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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503815

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on line at farthest wall. 10-dead under cook line 3- under steam table. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in dry storage. Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: throughout storage area, cook line and prep area. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, bulk rice container with cracked lid. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: shelves on storage tables. Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dining room. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live behind reach in freezer Warning
  • 53B-14-5: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. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503488

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance : at waiting station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, bulk rice container lid cracked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves soiled at triple sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 36-64-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dining area, consisting of boxes of extra single serve items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and one employee signed, all other will sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Only one employee has signed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348010

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance : at waiting station. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind unissued buffet table in dining room. Five dead roaches on floor under tables in back customer area. Two dead roaches on top of duck sauce bucket in kitchen. One dead roach on bottom of prep table. One on top of dishwasher. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment. Warning
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, bulk rice container lid cracked. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at drink station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves soiled at triple sink area. Warning
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Warning
  • 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dining area, consisting of boxes of extra single serve items. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at dishwasher. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of Soy sauce. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site 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 operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Various food containers soiled through out kitchen. Warning
  • 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and one employee signed, all other will sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning