China Taste
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
67
Score
China Taste appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which China Taste's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils in hand wash sink at front kitchen at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
67
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ginger stored in togo style bag in walk in cooler at time of inspection
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspectionnn
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl stored in bulk sugar at time of inspection
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on mid reach in cooler cutting board at time of inspection. Operator moved phone during inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment in kitchen at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
14-17-4
64
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins on top of reach in cooler in kitchen.
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over soy sauce in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo containers on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers
23-03-4
43
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
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. Provided poster for operator **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
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. Emailed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of fried noodles
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large black plastic container with flour **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hunts Ketchup **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Lid for raw chicken cardboard box used for cooked chicken
14-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bathroom and front counter **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked rice **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Individual packages of crispy noodles
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bin of flour
02D-01-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Taste on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 67 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 four 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 three times per year on average.
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