China Taste
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited China Taste nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor”, showing up three times.
China Taste's latest score of 61 falls below the Pembroke Pines average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
61
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) In white reach in freezer by front counter, open bag raw breaded shrimp on shelf above open bag of fries. 2) In upright freezer by back door, trays of raw chicken above bagged artificial crab meat. Manager rearranged all items to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, containers of raw chicken wings and cut chicken above bucket of raw shrimp. Manager moved shrimp to rack on floor to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Opened food item metal can being reused for sugar storage on cook line cart. Employee replaced sugar into proper container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage container on shelf next to togo containers and spices above fliptop unit in kitchen. Employee moved beverage to lower shelf under prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 1) Employee personal food in front beverage cooler 2) Employee frozen fish in large chest freezer in back of kitchen area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee car keys on shelf above kitchen fliptop. Employee removed keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris buildup on floor around chest freezers in prep area and behind cook line.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil on floor under cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table. Manager removed cloth and cutting board to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of plastic forks opposite fryers not presented handles up. Employee rearranged forks to present properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt, sugar, msg, and bottle of oil on cook line cart not labeled. Employee labeled all containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal can in bulk container of rice near end of cook line. Employee removed can. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
39
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Cut cabbage and bean sprouts on kitchen prep table by fliptop unit missing time marks from 2:15pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on one threaded hose bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at prep table in back of kitchen. Employee moved to dinner room. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor under cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt and sugar on cooking cart not labeled. Manager labeled both. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth solution above 200ppm chlorine at front counter. Operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw shrimp above raw chicken and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beverage air cooler in cook line ; Raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked bbq pork (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Foods pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Operator moved foods back to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Beverage air cooler in cook line. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fryer oil containers on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container with raw beef not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
52
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in cook line ,cooked chicken 46F( cold holding) held under 4 hours ago , operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Three door reach in cooler under flip top in cook line ; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) held in cooler under 4 hours ago. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
03A-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. Emailed procedure to manager **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
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. Employee training will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
53B-05-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets with raw chicken on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut cabbage inside walk in cooler. Operator moved cut cabbage and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board under prep table in kitchen. Operator moved to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator filled sanitizer bucket with water at hand sink in front counter. Informed manager that hand washing sink should be used for hand washing only.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bucket with rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken inside reach in cooler opposite wok station in cook line. Operator changed **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface opposite wok station.
14-33-4
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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 Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Taste.
How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
China Taste most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has China Taste's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Taste have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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 three times per year on average.
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