CHINA TASTE
South Tamiami Trail
Venice, Florida, 34285
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 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).