China Taste of St Cloud
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at China Taste of St Cloud stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical St. Cloud restaurant, which scores around 84. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and raw chicken wings stored over cooked beef at walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked with lid and container of bay leaves at cooks line
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand washing sink by triple sink No soap at hand washing sink on cooks line
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless steel bowls in containers of rice
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of raw chicken at prep area Cooking oil by hand washing sink on cooks line
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer by walk in cooler
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler at cooks line
12B-13-4
55
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table. Cooked chicken 51f cold holding. Cooked pork 48f cold holding. Raw beef 46f cold holding. Raw shrimp 46f cold holding. Operator claims the had busy lunch and recently restocked items suggest rapid chill in freezer Rechecked cooked chicken 44f cooling. Cooked pork 42f cold holding raw shrimp 42f cold holding. Raw beef 43f cold holding after 45 minutes **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings general chicken walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Inspector sent copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Machine and pan in sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink by triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on make table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Tiles by back door **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and sauces on floor walk in cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Bottom of upright reach in freezer and gasket
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
30
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. BAMBOO SHOOTS 6.5 lbs cans x 3, kingman brand
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 48f, raw beef 50f at 240 pm advised rapid chill to 41f or colder. Chilled temp at 300 pm 40-41f,
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at back cook line near walk in cooler locked with no trainers of oil and other items including push cart. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tongs in sink basin.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled with gooey dark colored substance.
23-24-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At threshold of back door.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of Reach in freezer near back door.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Taste of St Cloud last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Taste of St Cloud on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste of St Cloud?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Taste of St Cloud.
How does China Taste of St Cloud compare to other restaurants in St. Cloud?
China Taste of St Cloud most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Cloud average of 84.
Has China Taste of St Cloud's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Taste of St Cloud have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Taste of St Cloud 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 of St Cloud inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Taste of St Cloud is inspected around two times per year on average.
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