CHINA TASTE
1314 South Tamiami Trail
Florida, 34229
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored in a plastic container on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of noodles, raw chicken, and egg roll vegetables stored in the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-18-4:Basic - Plastic knives stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the front counter. The operator properly stored the knives. Corrected On-Site
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and rinse a metal pot in the three compartment sink then put away without sanitizing. The operator returned the pot to the dish area for proper ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pot in the handwashing sink nearest the front counter. The operator removed the pot. Corrected On-Site
- 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 employee training expired 2/2024.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for raw beef in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoops stored in 83F standing water. The operator removed the scoops from the standing water. Corrected On-Site
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit locked with a bolt style lock. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Observed raw scallops stored over boxed juice in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw scallops. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting near the three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water. The operator turned on cold running water for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together near the front counter. The operator discarded the solution at refilled with a chlorine sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked with a bolt style lock. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site
- 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 egg rolls prepared on site held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/24/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table near the three compartment sink. The operator properly stored the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints on. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of vegetables stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site
- 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door locked with bolt style lock. The operator unlocked the door. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Yong Chen 7/9/2018 through ServSafe.
- 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 egg rolls and raw chicken prepared on site with no date marks. The operator stated the above items were prepared longer than 24 hours. The operator placed the correct dates on the items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).