CHINA TASTE

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854321

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under food storage containers in dry food storage area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. -shelving in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used in direct contact with raw chicken wings in reach in freezer.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over sauce containers in walk in cooler.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -utensils stored in handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726547

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense corn starch. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle soiled.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers, in front of dry food storage shelving and in front of walk in cooler door.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in prep area soiled either food debris. -buildup of grease and debris on oven. -buildup up of grease and food debris on stainless ledge at end of cookline. -buildup of food debris on table with rice cooker. -exterior of food storage containers for flour and sugar soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Soiled cardboard used to line top of chest freezers.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -cornstarch Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall behind 3 bay sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to 3 bay sink. Repeat Violation
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463350

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items (shirt) stored on food storage shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled Food debris: food storage containers.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind three compartment sink.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen egg rolls stored in grocery bags.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu at 69°f. Out of cooler 2 hours. Operator moved to cooler.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan stored on top of handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 8/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348224

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, reach in coolers.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: shelf at cookline above coolers, wire shelving in walk in cooler, table with rice cooker, shelving in dry storage area, exterior of food storage containers.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Open container of screws/bolts stored on top of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Cooked chicken placed back in empty box for raw chicken. Advised operator to reheat chicken to 165°f.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil at 46°f at cookline. Operator moved back to cooler.