China Taste
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
22
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at China Taste, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting China Taste on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked chicken while putting chicken and rice in to go containers on cook line.
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pepper stored in to go bag on shelf next to three compartment sink.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager placed cooked chicken above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on kitchen prep table across from cook line: cabbage (46F - Cold Holding); noodles (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were placed on table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated items would be held on time as a public health control going forward. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken stored on cook line prep table. Manager stated chicken placed out at 11:00 am. Manager placed proper time marking on chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-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 pork stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated pork prepared on 2/8.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling above walk-in cooler missing two tiles.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fish stored in reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink.
08B-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice from warmer across from cook line fryer. Bowl used to scoop flour from container on shelf next to three compartment sink.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on dry storage shelf next to three compartment sink. Manager removed keys during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers in walk-in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. MSG stored on floor in front of dish area. Bags of onions stored on floor next to back door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in container of water at end of cook line, 61F. Manager returned utensils to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Prepped broccolini stored in used broccoli box. Manager rewashed broccoli and placed broccoli in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of flour on shelf next to three compartment sink. Manager placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
22
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to single service items without washing hands. Employee handled raw chicken and proceeded to handle to go container on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use new to go container. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over marinating sauce in walk-in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Chicken on cook line time marked for 11/1/2024 12:00 pm. Manager stated chicken placed out at 11:00 am. Manager changed time to 11:00 am 10/8/2025. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cabbage and noodles on prep table across from cook line stove. Manager stated items placed out at 11:00 am. Manager added items to time board and placed the proper time on board. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach stored next to plastic container of shrimp on floor in front of three compartment sink. Manager placed shrimp on shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at end of cook line closest to back door.
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor next to back door.
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of shrimp stored on floor in front of three compartment sink. Manager placed shrimp on shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf across from cook line fryers. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink.
16-48-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Prepared broccoli stored in old broccoli box on cook line.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef stored in kitchen reach-in freezer next to restroom. Beef, egg rolls and shrimp stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water in plastic container on floor in front of three compartment sink. Manager placed shrimp on walk-in cooler shelf to finish thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bucket in kitchen mop sink.
42-01-4
22
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pan containing cold medicine and pills stored on shelf directly beside single-use bowls and directly above cans of soda. Manager removed the medicine from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Pan containing frozen raw chicken stored on shelf directly above pan containing frozen beef inside reach-in freezer in back of kitchen. Manager moved the chicken to a lower shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bottom section of reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two buckets containing sauce stored directly on floor in back of kitchen. Manager removed both buckets from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink in back of kitchen, near right-side of cookline.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single-use jug with hollow handle cut into scoop, stored near handwash sink at end of cookline. Manager discarded the scoop and replaced it with another scoop during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
55
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in-cooler and reach in freezer raw Chicken stored over raw meat
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large pot lid in hand wash sink on cook line **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack shelves in walk-in-cooler soiled with food and dust. Observed small reach in cooler on cook line gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closing mechanism on exterior back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, beef, Chicken and cut vegetables not covered in walk-in-cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (rice, sugar and flour ) **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack and hat stored on racks in dry goods storage area **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( cut onions) in walk-in-cooler
10-01-5
52
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol and children's cough liquid stored over canned drinks in the storage area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed prepared/cut broccoli stored in cardboard box on the cook line.
08B-27-4
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 beef in the upright reach-in freezer. These were adjusted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed lack of time marks for pasta and Bok choy. Time marks were added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Observed lack of verification. Discussed the Employee Reporting form and printed a blank copy.
11-26-1
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. Observed lack of a plan. One was printed for them.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked chicken below 135F cooling by the back door. These were placed in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 scoops lacking a handle. These were changed out. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair a knife handle. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil stored on the cook line floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 knives stored between equipment. These were moved to dish. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed lack of a sign at the back hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the frames and handles of the front line reach-in freezer are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
30
Jul 12, 2022
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, fried rice in a small pot 108F
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At the cook line, medicine above reach-in cooler, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At the prep area, male employee cutting cabbage with his bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line container with cracked eggs stored on top of cut vegetables, employee moved. Also in reach in freezer, raw beef stored above cooked pork and raw chicken stored above raw beef, Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. At the cook line, three broken eggs in contact with raw shell eggs (intact).
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, small portioned chicken container stored on top of cooler 58F, employee moved inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line, lid and plastic container inside sink, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler at the cook line, multiple containers with cooked food no date marked, per manager, most of the food were cooked 07/10-11/2022
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bowls no handle inside food containers (cooked rice, raw rice and sauces).
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the cook line, oil jugs on floor under wok, also at the dry storage area, opened containers with floor under shelves
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the end of the cook line, knife stored between reach-in cooler and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Knife handle with tape m
14-52-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled and with rust (pitted).
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Taste on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Taste.
How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
China Taste most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has China Taste's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Taste have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Taste means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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