CHINA TASTE
CHINA TASTE maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in ORLANDO. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
4711 West Gandy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33611
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13566571
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -low boy cooler seals soiled -dry storage shelves -drying racks above 3 compartment sink soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10940118
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour bin at flour station -in rice bin Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal bag on bag of sugar
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -low boy cooler seals soiled -dry storage shelves -drying racks above 3 compartment sink soiled Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -top of jug cut and used as scoop
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -7 small flying insects under 3 compartment sink -1 small flying insect at mop sink Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at front counter amd prep area blocked
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit path blocked
Inspection Date: 5/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886863
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and flour container. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in sauce cooler at front -Gasket in white freezer -sides of fryer sides of freezer next to it -Greaee under rice cooker
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken and raw beef over cooked shrimp , cooked beef and veggies in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8754492
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Breading station table top
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cellphone over prep table
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards held between reach in cooler
Inspection Date: 3/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542153
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Uncooked rice in large containers. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk-in
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Manager placed drinks and food in a separate bin and labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. Manager picked it up. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White up right freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Breading table with encrusted matter.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet and sour chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours in reach in cooler.
Inspection Date: 11/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366519
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and freezer
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler door.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler Shelves on cook line Repeat Violation
- 25-17-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Togo containers On cook line
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spice container in the sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site