China Taste
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
39
Score
Going back to 2022, China Taste has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 1, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which China Taste's 39 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw breaded shrimp next to raw beef in front line freezer -Observed raw beef in reach in freeze next to walk in cooler on top of frozen vegetables.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions.Employee unable to explain the correct order of the set up for the triple sink. Reviewed with manager . Emailed to manager the handout for manual dishwashing procedure in Chinese
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed gloves and kitchen pan inside hand wash sink closest to back door. Manager moved all items out of sink. Reviewed with manager handwashing sink must be accessible all the time. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork cooked two days previously not date marked in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment.
41-04-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back kitchen area.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in front counter area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered cut vegetables, sprouts, peeled onions in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bags of sugar, containers of cooking oil , and bucket of vinegar stored on floor in storage area Manager moved items off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on food prep table in back kitchen area.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee wearing bracelet on their arms while preparing cutting raw chicken in back kitchen area
13-07-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed utensils in dirty bucket next to triple sink on floor needs to be 6 inches off floor. Observed a rubber spatula in unusable condition.
24-06-4
39
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food utensils stored in handwash sinks next to three-compartments sink and front service counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked shrimps, cooked chicken and various cooked food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Fry oils stored on floor in kitchen. A bag of onion and carrots stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-47-4
78
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Raw shrimps stored behind cooked chicken in rice on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A metal scrubber stored in hand wash sink on cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. **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. Diced roast pork, grilled chicken and cooked noodle in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor at cook line. A bucket of chicken wings stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired today 02/01/2024. Operator had submitted full payment on 01/22/2024, confirmed payment has been received and waiting to be clarified. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops and raw chicken stored over cut celery and sauces in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked noodle, cooked chicken and various food items in walk-in cooler.
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at back prep area in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
55
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. Re temped: 69F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. A container of personal prescription medicine stored on shelf with single service articles over the prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container and a scrabbling pad stored in handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line and front service counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Cooked chicken, roasted pork and various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken wings in walk-in freezer.
08B-12-5
52
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of breaded chicken 52 F stored in reach-in cooler at front service area. Operator stated that it was left on counter top for about 30 minutes and moved back into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored behind cooked chicken in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Various cooked items in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Various boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Cooking oil on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucketed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Taste on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Taste.
How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
China Taste most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has China Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Taste have averaged around seven 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 two times per year on average.
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