China Taste
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at China Taste, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so China Taste trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Employee removed pork over imitation krab meat on speed rack in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stand up reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee removed personal food from shelf with restaurant food in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed boxes of oil from floor in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed knife in between reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from pipe on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of bulk containers of flour and cornstarch heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Employee turned water on over shrimp in standing water in 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
50
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -low boy cooler seals soiled -dry storage shelves -drying racks above 3 compartment sink soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -7 small flying insects under 3 compartment sink -1 small flying insect at mop sink **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at front counter amd prep area blocked
31A-09-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -top of jug cut and used as scoop
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour bin at flour station -in rice bin **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. -personal bag on bag of sugar
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -low boy cooler seals soiled -dry storage shelves -drying racks above 3 compartment sink soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
08B-39-4
58
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken and raw beef over cooked shrimp , cooked beef and veggies in prep cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice and flour container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in sauce cooler at front -Gasket in white freezer -sides of fryer sides of freezer next to it -Greaee under rice cooker
23-03-4
78
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards held between reach in cooler
22-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Breading station table top
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cellphone over prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sweet and sour chicken (49F - Cold Holding). Less than 4 hours in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Uncooked rice in large containers. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk-in
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Manager placed drinks and food in a separate bin and labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil. Manager picked it up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White up right freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Breading table with encrusted matter.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
58
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spice container in the sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler and freezer
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler Shelves on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Togo containers On cook line
25-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Jun 2, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Apr 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in upright cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on bulk containers soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in oiler and freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-14: **Time Extended**
33-24-4
82
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing cooked or commercially processed are date marked in cooler more than 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in bulk corn starch container.
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil in dining room on floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage enclosure area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
33-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled with .grease
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in dining area.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Freezer **Repeat Violation**
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 Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at China Taste.
How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Taste most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Taste have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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