CHINA TASTE
CHINA TASTE maintains a 3.6/5 food safety rating based on 6 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 6 reports on file
8258 Bee Ridge Road
Florida, 34241
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/2/2026· 1w ago
Inspection #: 3655552
Inspection Completed - No Further Action8/11/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 10898246
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 6 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside. Observed a 3" gap at top of screen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 cracked tiles near triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest and upright freezers.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug in shared dumpster with plaza.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled reach in freezer shelves in upright freezer.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed hand sink next to triple sink not dispensing soap. Operator was able to repair. Corrected On-Site
3/20/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8874655
Met Inspection Standards6 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container without handle in rice. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside.Observed 1/2" gap at top of screen door. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 cracked tiles near triple sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled walk in cooler door gasket. Repeat Violation
8/28/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8719023
Met Inspection Standards6 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on 2 of 3 door reach in cooler gaskets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside. Observed 1/4" gap at top of screen door.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 1 reach in and 1 chest freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. 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 pot handle in rice bulk bin. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 3 door reach in cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
2/14/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8502549
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 3 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed gasket torn on right side of 3 door reachin cooler .
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest and single door upright freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gaskets on 2 reachin coolers on cook line. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on stored slicer and vegetable waffle cutting tool.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at rear hand wash sink next to walkin cooler .
- 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.Did not observe any date marking on food in refrigeration and freezers.
9/18/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8340798
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Reachin cooler gaskets . Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 7 lb can of Hunts Ketchup with dent on top seam.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at rear Hand wash sink.