China Taste
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, China Taste has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. China Taste was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
China Taste scores about where you'd expect for a Venice restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. The operator stated the foods had been held for 2 days.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for cooked pork and cut onions in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the metal bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink. The operator provided a trash can near the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
33-38-4
78
Jul 28, 2025
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 shrimp stored over cooked noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator proustored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper menus used to cover raw eggplant in the walk in cooler.
14-86-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowls with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the bowls from the foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards.
21-04-4
64
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. Observed cooked noodles and cooked chicken held at time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed time markings on the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls prepared and held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the walk in cooler. The operator placed date marks on the prepared foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for onions in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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 an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4
58
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked shrimp (56F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the shrimp had been cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over dumpling sauce in the reach in cooler near the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp (56F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the shrimp had been cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl used as a scoop for noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the metal bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4
58
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink.
14-71-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs not stored with the handle above cooked noodles in the kitchen. The operator removed the tongs from the noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink.
33-38-4
Basic - Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken and pork dumplings thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator placed the above items in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running. Observed raw chicken thawing in the three compartment sink under low water pressure. The operator increased the water pressure. **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the mop sink blocked by a container of rice. The operator moved the container of rice from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at the handwash sink in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried wontons and cooked chicken prepared on site held over 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed a correct date on the above products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed a plastic container of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket soiled with a black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed corn starch, flour, and sugar not covered in the dry storage area. The operator covered the above products. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
41
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the prep area.
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal container with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard egg trays used as a shelf liner for containers of sauce.
14-05-4
Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the food prep area. The employee moved to the dining room. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of soy sauce stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the back of the kitchen.
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket on the walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep table shelves throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator placed the frozen shrimp under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of chemicals stored next to food contact equipment on a prep table in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the two hand sinks in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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 - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as shelf liner on prep table shelves in the kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil in the kitchen. Operator discarded the solution and filled a new bucket of chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered in the walk in cooler. Operator covered the food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
55
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap after handling raw chicken. Immediately notified operator and employee properly washed hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing protocols. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink. Educated operator in proper hand washing protocols. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in prep area. Operator supplied sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop for sliced onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed bowl from onions. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair faucet in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken stored on floor in walk in. Operator properly stored chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored inverted. Operator properly stored containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, beef, and cut vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered all above food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing at room temperature. Operator placed fish under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
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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 Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Taste.
How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Venice?
China Taste most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 79.
Has China Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Taste have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Taste means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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