China Taste
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited China Taste 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Riverview restaurant, which scores around 69. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked ribs in reach in cooler. Manager reorganized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in reach in cooler and walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to fryers temped 80 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, chicken, and noodles in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum pans not inverted in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler shelves soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
70
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of Hoisin Sauce. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over fries in reach in cooler across from fryers. Employee discarded chicken at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked ribs 51 F, raw chicken 51 F, egg rolls 51 F in reach in cooler across from fryers left in cooler over night. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ribs 51 F, raw chicken 51 F, egg rolls 51 F in reach in cooler across from fryers left in cooler over night. Cooked chicken 54 F, egg rolls 58 F left on counter next to fryers for 40 minutes. Employee placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Funnel in hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4+ employees working with no certified food manager on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, chicken, and noodles in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container with no handle in rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Aluminum pans not inverted in dry storage. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of onions on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler shelves soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep tables. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 72 F, chicken 77 F on counter. Discussed time as a public health control. Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in front of handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Priority: Intermediate
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths not in sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
21-12-4
61
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
26
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies on cut cabbage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: 2 flies near 3 compartment sink 4 flies in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp over cut onions in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 75 F, egg rolls 51 F on counter. Operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Chicken 71 on counter, employee placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with containers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles and chicken in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
50
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch phone then began to cut broccoli without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
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. Observed employee touching cooked rice with bare hands. **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 flies on cut cabbage. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp over cut onions in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 flies on cut cabbage. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 75 F, egg rolls 51 F on counter. Operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with containers. **Warning**
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. Noodles and chicken in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phone on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Bar door open, employee closed back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting broccoli prior to to washing the broccoli. **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut plastic gallon container in rice. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-32-4
23
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over fries and cooked ribs in reach in cooler. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 61 F, cut lettuce 62 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 200ppm+ chlorine, operator remade tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ribs in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Utensil handle in cooked rice.
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler rackets soiled through out kitchen. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in soy sauce. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on table with rice cooker in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over bag of rice in dry storage.
40-06-5
33
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 26 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. Observed employee touch cooked chicken with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating than began to bag food with out washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork in reach in freezer next to 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 55 F, chicken 78 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs and egg rolls in reach in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under register, employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee used wet wiping cloth in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 5 employees working with no certified food manager at establishment.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of seasoning. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. No cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on prep table.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 Compartment Sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer near register. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood.
36-50-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons at self service area.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled in dry storage.
02D-01-5
13
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine over reach in cooler on cook line.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked ribs in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator placed raw chicken at the bottom at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 62 F on counter, operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs and egg rolls cooked yesterday not date marked in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink blocked with containers.
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in soy sauce.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor on cook line. Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Onions in pan not 6 inches off of floor next to back door. **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. Scoop handle in container of sugar. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler above chicken.
12B-13-4
39
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs cooked yesterday not date marked in reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Ribs in reach in cooler not date marked. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not segregated from restaurant food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in back screen door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, exterior of fryers, and under steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 2 roach eggs in dry storage area 1 roach egg in restroom Operator removed 1 roach egg and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked ribs in reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches under 3 Compartment Sink 1 live roach near prep sink 1 live roach in restroom 1 live roach crawling in kitchen Operator eradicated and sanitized all areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 80 F- retemp 69 F, Chicken 76 F- retemp 54 F on counter. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs cooked yesterday not date marked in reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Expired 1/25/2023 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches under 3 Compartment Sink 5 dead roaches in dry storage area 2 dead roaches near register area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler not segregated from restaurant food. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in back screen door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of soy sauce on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. Scoop handle in sugar in dry storage. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, exterior of fryers, and under steam table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep table throughout kitchen. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
25
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near dry storage landed on outside of sugar bag. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wing 56F, sweet and sour chicken 55 F- retemp 43 F, rice 57 F. Operator placed all items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in restroom temped at 89 F ran approximately 2 minutes. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 4 employees working with no food manager on site. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator went and got sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk-in cooler stored above Restaurant food. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk container broken of salt in dry storage. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor on cook line, bag of flour on floor near dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils sitting in standing water on cook line temped 99 F. Operator removed utensils out of water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks in walk in cooler above food to be serve to public. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed back door open with 1 fly near dry storage. **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood soiled. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0ppm, operator remade bucket 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to scoop chicken on cook line and in flour in dry storage. Operator removed bowls at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 14, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at China Taste.
How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
China Taste most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has China Taste's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Taste have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight 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 four times per year on average.
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