Eastern China Taste
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
82
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Eastern China Taste stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “stored food not covered”, which has been cited four times.
Eastern China Taste's latest score of 82 sits above the Palm Harbor average of 73. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil reside on shelving near 3 compartment sink
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler prepared onions **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from the original container
02D-01-5
82
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over ready to eat foods. Operator relocated beef during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs rolls 46Fcold hold. Operator moved them to freezer for quick cool. Other items in cooler at proper temperature **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Shrimp, cooked chicken and cooked dumplings in walk in cooler no date. Operator was able to determine when the foods were made and dated accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepped vegetables in walk in cooler not covered. Discussed the importance of of covering all foods in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut greens 53F cold held in refrigeration unit over the wells of the upper unit. Operation moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged unit to gain compliance **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Rear of establishment on chest freezers. Discussed that cardboard can not be used on food contact surfaces due to it being porous and unable to properly clean and sanitize.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler prepared onions not covered, operator covered onions during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table on cook line
21-12-4
61
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked items not date marked in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near mop sink 1 fly near 3 compartment sink
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw shrimp and raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Provided operator with paper form HR 5030-104. Sign is now hanging in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor. Operator moved sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching flour and uncooked rice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with paper form 5030-105. Poster is now hanging on wall **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of rice not covered. Discussed with operator and operator covered rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen noodles thawing on top of freezer. Operator moved noodles to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in container not labeled. Operator labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near mop sink. Operator discarded and sanitizer area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef nit wearing hair restraint. Hat was then put on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
43
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacids stored on shelf above reach in line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over unwashed pears and oranges. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shrimp over wontons and cooked chicken. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 86f, sitting on work table. Item put in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for thawing shrimp. Item moved.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce and seasoning in bucket on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
02D-01-5
43
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in kitchen area Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked chicken wings in walk in Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black tar build up on can opener Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In fried rice bowl with no handle Priority: Basic
14-01-5
Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cook line reach ins Priority: Basic
23-24-4
Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Priority: Basic
14-09-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle and car keys and phone on clean prep surface Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door Priority: Basic
35B-01-4
Basic - Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back prep area Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
21-04-4
Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen Priority: Basic
22-08-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line Underneath microwave **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken equipment in kitchen Priority: Basic
33-31-5
43
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eastern China Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eastern China Taste on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eastern China Taste?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Eastern China Taste.
How does Eastern China Taste compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Eastern China Taste most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 73.
Has Eastern China Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Eastern China Taste have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eastern 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 Eastern China Taste inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eastern China Taste is inspected around two times per year on average.
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