China Taste
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
64
Score
China Taste has been inspected eight times since 2022. On Apr 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
China Taste's latest score of 64 falls below the Lutz average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush using for BBQ sauce. Operator discarded it.
14-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed it
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed them to sanitizer bucket. Operator removed them to sanitizer bucket
21-12-4
64
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee supplement on prep counter. Operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used for cooked chicken in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken with raw beef in same container in walk in cooler. Operator separated chicken from beef, stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice warmer interior soiled and grease buildup
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing towel in hand wash sink. Operator removed the towel **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Duck sauce bucket stored on floor in kitchen, operator removed it to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and reach in cooler, operator removed it **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut a single use jar for scooping cooked rice **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloths on prep table. Operator removed it to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
43
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using Togo bags for direct contact with food in walking in freezer, walking cooler and reaching coolers
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Storing meat, fever in between reaching cooler and prep table operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut quart jug into scoop for rice. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in to go bags in walk in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.bowl of raw pooled egg directly over cut peppers in deli cooler, bowl removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in walk-in freezer, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food prep with no hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over cook line
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage on prep table across from fryers
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table on cook line
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 72F water, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
21-04-4
43
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed vehicle cleaning chemical stored next food condiments at front counter, operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation on cookline. Employee attained hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves above 3-compartment sink, dry storage and on cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncooked rice in dry storage, operator covered rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and unwashed broccoli stored In reach in cooler. Employee discarded broccoli. See stop sale
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncooked broccoli in same container as raw beef employee discarded 3 pieces of broccoli.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing pans with soap and water only no sanitizer. Discussed with manager to re wash dishes with sanitizer wash rinse sanitize method
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used to store raw food. Employee removed food from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook pork not dated.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink. Employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chip container.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep table.
12B-07-4
27
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Manager using a no splash formula to sanitize dishes. Manager brought approved sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple food items throughout kitchen kept in grocery bags. Discussed with manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken over cut vegetables. Manager moved chicken below. Raw chicken wings over cut vegetables and cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 72F on service cart. Manager stated garlic in oil has been out since 1:30pm. Manager moved garlic in oil to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of hoisin sauce. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of hoisin sauce on dry storage shelf. Manager segregated damaged can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two drinks on prep table by cooler. Manager removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
33
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Manager moved shrimp above chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of bean paste. One dented can of ketchup. Manager segregated cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Non-food grade container for food. Multiple food items, eggrolls, meats, etc in walk in cooler and freezer stored directly in grocery bags.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back area by bathrooms.
36-34-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two dented cans stored with cans in good condition. Manager segregated dented cans. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Taste on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Taste.
How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
China Taste most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.
Has China Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Taste have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Taste 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Taste is inspected around two times per year on average.
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