China Taste 1
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited China Taste 1 eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Aug 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to seven violations.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Port Richey average 80, so China Taste 1 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork not in commercially sealed packing in reach-in freezer to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40, spray paint, and medication ointment stored on shelf with dry storage products in back of kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the right of the cook line behind the service counter blocked with cardboard boxes and the handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink blocked by a rolling mop bucket. Operator moved and made handwash sinks accessible. Discussed with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front of kitchen at handwash sink blocked by boxes. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in between equipment and grease and food debris on side of cooking equipment on cook line and fryer area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on lift top reach-in cooler on cook line. Discussed with operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on tray over beef in vertical silver freezer, operator moved beef to top Raw chicken on tray over fish in white vertical freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket in 3 compartment sink > 200 ppm,corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 94F, operator turned heater up. Heated to 108F **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in bulk bagged seasonings, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli taken straight from box and being cut, operator washed all broccoli and put in clean bus tub **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler cooler shelves Bottom shelves at prep table in kitchen Handle of freezer doors All cooler gaskets Freezer gasket, at front counter Faucets at 3 compartment sink
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In back of restaurant, multiple buckets of sauce,
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen, dish room, walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook, put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on prep table, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On gaskets of reach in cooler
14-71-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At lift top cooler on cook line
14-09-4
39
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket in 3 compartment sink > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of lid of rice holders Interior if reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table , moved to bottom shelf
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler torn, duct taped **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Chicken thawing in running water, 71F, discussed proper thawing with operator, chicken moved to walk in cooler, will be prepped today. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-03-5
67
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw scallops over wontons in glass door cooler by front counter, operator move both to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cook line
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Styrofoam between cooler and steam table, disintegrated and soiled
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler Reach in freezer gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at lift top cooler, moved to bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs left on court on cook line, operator moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Near front counter, faucet will not turn. Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket, broom in front of sink in back of kitchen, operator moved both **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on steam table, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unpackaged trays of wontons in freezers in dining room/ waiting area, freezers not locked. Operator locked freezers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In raw chicken, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
52
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in to go bag in reach in freezer, operator moved all chicken to food grade bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Egg rolls in baskets that are soiled and rusted in walk in cooler
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand sink by 3 compartment sink, mop bucket moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor on cook line, oil put up on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in not covered Cooked ribs in reach in freezer not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Taste 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Taste 1 on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste 1?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Taste 1.
How does China Taste 1 compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
China Taste 1 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has China Taste 1's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Taste 1 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Taste 1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Taste 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Taste 1 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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