China Taste
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
58
Score
China Taste has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which China Taste's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed fried noodles fried noodles, flour and rice stored in nonfood-grade plastic storage tubs. Repeat from last inspection 8-20-25. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork in reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior. Observed shrimp, chicken, vegetables and noodles in walk-in cooler all Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on cook line shelf and prep table. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed rice bags stored on wire rack that is not 6" off of floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil jugs stored on floor. Repeat from last inspection 8-20-25. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of spices removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
58
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage raw ground pork in walk-in cooler over cooked meats and cut vegetables.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tubs of chicken breast and pork in back of kitchen being cut and marinated cold holding at 54F. Operator stated meat was taken out of walk-in cooler 1 hour prior. Operator moved extra meat back to walk-in cooler and only had out items being worked on at that time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. See stop sale. Observed chemical spray fried chicken chunks at counter next to fryer being held on time with no time marked. Operator stated chicken was cooked 1 hour prior and properly marked time on chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed non food grade containers used to store raw pork, beef and chicken in walk-in cooler. Observed large bag non food grade containers used to store rice and corn starch in dry storage area.
14-15-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment on shelf at back of kitchen. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 3-26-25 **Repeat Violation**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by walk-in cooler blocked with dirty bowls and utensils. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator. Outdoor not produce time as a control sheet at time of inspection. Email operator and reviewed Time control sheet with operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared chicken, beef, shrimp, noodles and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed tubs plastic containers used as no ha scoops in rice, cornstarch and sugar. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat 3-26-25 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of pork and chicken being prepared stored on floor. Observed large bag of sugar and buckets of sauce stored on floor in kitchen and walk-in cooler. Repeat 3-26-25 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tubs tubs of cut vegetables and cooked noodles in walk-in cooler uncovered and exposed to soiled and rust shelves above.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat 3-26-25 **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
25
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 9-4-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed operator lack knowledge not reporting requirements. **Time Extended**
11-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Employee beverage on prep table. **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice and flour bins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observe no handle plastic container used a scoop in rice bin. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil in kitchen stored on floor. Repeat 9-4-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed jugs of oil on floor **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Observed walk-in shelves with rust and pitting **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef and chicken in walk-in-cooler over onions and carrots. Repeat 9-4-24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat 9-4-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 9-4-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-05-4
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. Repeat 9-4-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in back of kitchen not accessible for employee use at all times, blocked by dirty utensils in sink. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Repeat 9-4-24 **Warning**
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. Observed cooked pork, egg rolls and noodles in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 9-4-24 **Repeat Violation** **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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in rice and flour bins. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil in kitchen stored on floor. Repeat 9-4-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour, corn starch and MSG in back of kitchen not labeled. Repeat 9-4-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in walk-in-cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat 10-27-23. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165 **Repeat Violation**
11-05-4
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. Repeat 10-27-23. Email operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 10-27-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-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. Repeat 10-27-23. Email operator Employee Health Agreement **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed marinated chicken, cooked meats, sauces, and eggrolls in walk-in-cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in restroom.
27-16-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Repeat 10-27-23. Email operator Big 6 food borne illnesses poster and management responsibilities. DBPR HR Form 5030-165 **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed juggling of oil, buckets of sauce and containers of meat stored on floor in kitchen and walk-in-cooler. Repeat 10-27-23 **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of flour, sugar, and seasoning not properly labeled. Repeat 10-27-23. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cigarettes and motor oil on shelf at back of kitchen over dried spices and rice. Observed operator remove all toxic substances for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. Repeat 7-5-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. Repeat 7-5-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl and utensils in hand wash sink at back of kitchen. Observed operator remove bowl and utensils. Repeat 7-5-23. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back of kitchen. Observed operator replace paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Repeat 7-5-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed egg-rolls, cooked noodles and sauces in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-5-23 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces stored on floor in Walk-in cooler. Repeat 7-5-23 **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins of sugar, rice, msg at back of kitchen and small working containers of them on cooks line at items not labeled.
02D-01-5
37
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray bottles of pesticide by back door.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and pork over beans sprout and prepared vegetables in Walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken, beef and shrimp over sauces and dumplings in reach-in cooler at cooks line. Observed operator move all raw items for proper storage. Repeat 12-12-22 instructed operator on proper storage and email operator DBPR Form HR 5030-098 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by Walk-in cooler.
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 egg rolls and cooked pork and chicken in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
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. Email operater Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed blender by 3 compartment sink with heavy food debris buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by Walk-in cooler with utensils and bowl in it. Observed operator remove utensils and bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce and cases of produce on floor in Walk-in cooler. Observed tubs of chicken on floor in prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee be can on shelf above cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
32
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, shrimp, beef, shell eggs over cut and sauces.Repeat 7-26-22 **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw chicken over beef not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 over food on shelf by back door. Observed operator remove WD40. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in cooked pork in Walk-in cooler. Observed operator remove no handle scoop. Repeat 7-26-22 **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 employee items over food on shelf by back door. Observed operator remove employee items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken, beef and shrimp over sauces in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Observed raw chicken, beef over cut vegetables and sauces in Walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink in kitchen. Observed operator turn hot water on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used as scoop for diced onions and dice cooked pork in Walk-in cooler. Observed employee remove bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces on floor in Walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed employee remove knifes. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed employee place in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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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 Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at China Taste.
How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Venice?
China Taste most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has China Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Taste have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 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 two times per year on average.
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