CHINA TASTE
Vicenza Drive
Florida, 34293
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
Intermediate
Basic
Total
Disposition: Call Back - Complied
This inspection identified null intermediate and null basic violations that needed improvement. The establishment was required to make corrections.
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).