China Taste

38931 Cr 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2025

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited China Taste four times, with records going back to 2023. China Taste was last inspected on Jan 2, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Zephyrhills restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above sauces in walk in cooler, raw chicken moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. garlic in oil (64F - Cold Holding) on cook line

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (64F - Cold Holding) on cook line

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back are by mop sink has container in front of it Hand sink in dish area has items stored inside it and trash can in front of it. All items removed and hand sinks are accessible **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled

22-08-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water on bottom of reach in cooler on cook line

29-49-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken on sheet pan over krab Rangoon in reach in freezer next to cook line. Operator moved chicken to the bottom of freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table on cook line. Operator removed drink from table. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table on cook line. Operator removed phone.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of rice in dry storage area.

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Operator put boxes of oil on shelf that was on the floor on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No previous plans on file Observed boba station by front counter. Seating area fully closed off, with limited access to restrooms. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed plan to owner **Warning**

03F-10-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Jan 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Taste last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Taste on file is from Jan 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Taste?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Taste.

How does China Taste compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

China Taste most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has China Taste's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Taste have averaged around six 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.

Nearby Restaurants

Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant

5327 Gall Blvd

Score: 78 — Low Risk

Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe

Explore More

→ All locations in Zephyrhills → Chinese restaurants in Florida → Chinese restaurants in Zephyrhills