CHINA TASTE FL INC
876 East Tarpon Avenue
Florida, 34689
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowls used to scoop flour, sugar, bowls removed Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cut cabbage
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and reach in cooler, knife removed Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt and sugar in containers not labeled
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer they have for establishment is not for food contact surfaces Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags used to stored cooked food in Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings above cooked chicken in reach in cooler at front counter Raw chicken above washed onions in walk in cooler
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand wash sink with manager, manager had employee wash hands in hand sink **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by crate that has chemicals stored on it, items removed from in front of hand sink Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cut vegetables, cooked egg rolls, fried chicken and raw chicken not covered in walk-in cooler.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken on sheet pan not thawing under refrigeration or running cold water. Employee placed chicken under running cold water. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees smoking outside then return to kitchen and begin food preparation touching clean utensils and single-serve items without washing hands. Discussed with the operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menu used to line tray of fortune cookies in refrigerator near front counter. Reviewed with manager.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork is stored in direct contact with grocery bags in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pan of raw beef stored above uncovered cooked egg rolls in reach-in freezer across from dry-storage shelf. Operator placed raw beef below cooked egg rolls. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for sugar, flour
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to where they are cutting chicken
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep cooler and prep table, knife removed Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup of employee beverage in reach in cooler, beverage removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Open packages of food stored in freezer in dining area Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Aleve on shelf above reach in cooler, medicine moved Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used for pork, beef, crab Rangoon Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs sitting out on cook line 58F Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand sink by 3 compartment sink, paper towels restocked, operator took soap dispenser from restroom to put at hind sink Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in restroom
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. On,y Xiu Ya Li has food handlers certification
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions being cut not washed before
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Freezer in dining area with unpackaged food stored in it
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair restraint on then started preparing food without washing hands or changing gloves
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach being used is not for food contact surfaces Employee went to store and came back with proper bleach for food contact surfaces Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used for beef, pork and chicken in freezer Repeat Violation
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched El phone then prepared Togo food without changing gloves or washing hands
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (57F - Cold Holding) sitting out on prep table Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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. Emailed DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator, she printed and posted 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. Cooked noodles, fried chicken, marinated chicken, cut vegetables in walk in cooler not date marked
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 13 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).