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CHINA TASTE

CHINA TASTE maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Vicenza Drive
Florida, 34293
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491232

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle can in rice and no handle deli containers used in salt and sugar. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed no handle can in rice. **Time Extended**
  • 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on 3 door reach in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed shared dumpster rusted on bottom and no drain plug. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler floor with approximate 6" hole and metal peeling around hole. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bag of cornstarch and oil stored on floor in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed chicken on floor in walk in cooler and sugar on floor outside walk in cooler door. **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled handles on 3 door reach in freezer. Observed food debris on side of wok station and smoker. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 dates on prepared foods such as cooked chicken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898353

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle can in rice and no handle deli containers used in salt and sugar. Repeat Violation
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on 3 door reach in freezer.
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed shared dumpster rusted on bottom and no drain plug.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on reach in cooler cutting board on cook line.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler floor with approximate 6" hole and metal peeling around hole.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and debris on floor under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bag of cornstarch and oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled handles on 3 door reach in freezer. Observed food debris on side of wok station and smoker. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Observed egg rolls in chest freezer in to go bags.
  • 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 dates on prepared foods such as cooked chicken.
  • 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 all employee training certificates expired in June 2025. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782126

  • 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and grease on floor under utility sink, smoker, and wok. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed bakers rack and reach in cooler handles soiled . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 14-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped soiled foil used under tables on shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847508

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli containers and cans without handles used to scoop sugar, rice, and other bulk food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and grease on floor under utility sink, smoker, and wok. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed bakers rack and reach in cooler handles soiled . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped soiled foil used under tables on shelves. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Renew at www.myfloridalicense.com Admin Complaint
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Did not observe any employee certificates completed. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel machine in bathroom not dispensing towels. Spoke with manager. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8779492

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed empty can in rice and deli container in cornstarch without handles.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed food debris on handles of triple door upright reach in freezers.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles above triple sink area and dry storage area not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed on shared dumpster without drain plug. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed debris on floor behind reach in cooler and fryers.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed Potato Starch on floor in dry storage area and cornstarch bag on floor by bulk containers.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bakers rack with soiled shelves. Observed soiled gaskets on triple door reach in cooler on cook line.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at sink by front counter. Person in charge added. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.Need dates on training certificates. Operator corrected.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8473675

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed debris on door handles on 3 door reachin freezer near back entrance.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed ceiling tiles not smooth in triple sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. 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 gasketssoiled on 3 door reachin cooler across from woks. 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
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed drain cleaner next to clean pots. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8472998

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed unsmooth tiles over triple sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.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 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed grease buildup on hoods. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 Yunhui Ni expired 6/22/23 Prometric Manager and no other manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed expired certificate. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390328

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed a deli container without handle in hot rice warmer. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed unsmooth tiles over triple sink area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between crack at triple sink and preparation table. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.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 Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Observed license expired 12/1/22. Renew at www.myfloridalicense.com Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200 ppm. Employee corrected to 100ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Printed for establishment. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 Yunhui Ni expired 6/22/23 Prometric Manager and no other manager. 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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Printed, read, and signed by employees. Corrected On-Site Warning