Taste of China
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Taste of China seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Water leaking from faucet” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken inside cardboard box walk in cooler. Manager removed chicken from box to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored container employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79F
10-07-4
74
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over peeled onions in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small buckets stored in handwash sinks to catch dripping water from faucets at front service counter and in restroom. Operator removed buckets from handwash sinks at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Handwash sinks at front service punter and restroom. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
70
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of fresh garlic in oil 56 F in reach-in cooler. Operator states that it was stored on cook line and just moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested 200+ppm. Operator diluted with water, test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container stored in hand wash sink to catch water dripping from faucet at front service counter. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 various food items in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates showed evidence of modification on training dates and expiration dates. Discussed with operator about new certificate is required for training renewal.
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet in hand wash sink at front service counter and three compartments sink.
29-11-4
33
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle under prep table by three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the hood system.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked items in reach-in freezer by back door.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of China last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of China on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of China?
Across the inspection record, “water leaking from faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taste of China.
How does Taste of China compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taste of China most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taste of China's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of China have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taste of China 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 Taste of China inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of China is inspected around two times per year on average.
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