CHINA TASTE
South Tamiami Trail
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice and flour bins. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observe no handle plastic container used a scoop in rice bin. **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Employee beverage on prep table. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil in kitchen stored on floor. Repeat 9-4-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed jugs of oil on floor **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed walk-in shelves with rust and pitting **Time Extended**
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 9-4-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed operator lack knowledge not reporting requirements. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice and flour bins. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil in kitchen stored on floor. Repeat 9-4-24 Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour, corn starch and MSG in back of kitchen not labeled. Repeat 9-4-24 Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken in walk-in-cooler over onions and carrots. Repeat 9-4-24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat 9-4-24 Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 9-4-24 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. Repeat 9-4-24 Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in back of kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by dirty utensils in sink. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. 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. Repeat 9-4-24 Warning
- 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 cooked pork, egg rolls and noodles in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 9-4-24 Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed juggling of oil, buckets of sauce and containers of meat stored on floor in kitchen and walk-in-cooler. Repeat 10-27-23 Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour, sugar, and seasoning not properly labeled. Repeat 10-27-23. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler.
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat 10-27-23. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165 Repeat Violation
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 10-27-23. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165 Repeat Violation
- 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. Repeat 10-27-23. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 10-27-23 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Repeat 10-27-23. Email operator Employee Health Agreement Repeat Violation
- 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 marinated chicken, cooked meats, sauces, and eggrolls in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 7-5-23 Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins of sugar, rice, msg at back of kitchen and small working containers of them on cooks line at items not labeled.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cigarettes and motor oil on shelf at back of kitchen over dried spices and rice. Observed operator remove all toxic substances for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 7-5-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
- 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 7-5-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl and utensils in hand wash sink at back of kitchen. Observed operator remove bowl and utensils. Repeat 7-5-23. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back of kitchen. Observed operator replace paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 7-5-23 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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, cooked noodles and sauces in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-5-23 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
3
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee be can on shelf above cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce and cases of produce on floor in Walk-in cooler. Observed tubs of chicken on floor in prep area.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray bottles of pesticide by back door.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and pork over beans sprout and prepared vegetables in Walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken, beef and shrimp over sauces and dumplings in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed operator move all raw items for proper storage. Repeat 12-12-22 instructed operator on proper storage and email operator DBPR Form HR 5030-098 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender by 3 compartment sink with heavy food debris buildup.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by Walk-in cooler with utensils and bowl in it. Observed operator remove utensils and bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by Walk-in 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. Observed egg rolls and cooked pork and chicken in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 3 basic).