China Taste
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
74
Score
China Taste appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control”, showing up six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Osprey restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.Printed for operator and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Printed and emailed to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near the hand sink in the prep area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation. The employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of raw chicken and boxes of raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 the scoop handle used for rice stored not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 87F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink.
42-01-4
61
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and rinse a metal pot in the three compartment sink then put away without sanitizing. The operator returned the pot to the dish area for proper ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pot in the handwashing sink nearest the front counter. The operator removed the pot. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired 2/2024.
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored in a plastic container on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of noodles, raw chicken, and egg roll vegetables stored in the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Plastic knives stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the front counter. The operator properly stored the knives. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
61
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Observed raw scallops stored over boxed juice in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw scallops. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting near the three compartment sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for raw beef in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoops stored in 83F standing water. The operator removed the scoops from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls prepared on site held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water. The operator turned on cold running water for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together near the front counter. The operator discarded the solution at refilled with a chlorine sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
70
Jul 24, 2023
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. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Yong Chen 7/9/2018 through ServSafe.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and raw chicken prepared on site with no date marks. The operator stated the above items were prepared longer than 24 hours. The operator placed the correct dates on the items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table near the three compartment sink. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints on. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of vegetables stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
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 scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
55
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed plastic container used for food storage not sanitized after washing. Operator placed the container in the dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in the unisex public restroom.
32-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls and plastic to go containers with no handles used as scoops in multiple food items. Operator removed the bowls and containers from the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 scoop handle touching flour in prep area. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in the kitchen. Operator removed the wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
61
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener as soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls prepared day before with no date marking in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee watermelon stored next to food served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed employee washing a dish next thawing meat in three compartment sink. Employee stopped washing dish. Educated operator on proper usage of three compartment sink to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed food from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 scoop handle touching dry rice in prep area. Operator removed handle from rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth in cook line. Operator removed wash cloth from line and placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used for dispensing in pork in reach in cooler behind cook line. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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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 Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Taste.
How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Osprey?
China Taste most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Osprey average of 74.
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 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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