W & C Taste of China Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at W & C Taste of China Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which W & C Taste of China Restaurant's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspectionnn
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles in kitchen are soiled with old food debris at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed sides of kitchen equipment are soiled with old grease at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed a mold like substance on reach in cooler shelves at time of inspection
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves at time of inspection.
14-17-4
55
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and chicken stored over bulk sauce containers in walk in cooler at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared vegetables, pre cooked fried chicken and wings stored in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small metal bowl stored in bulk chopped onions in walk in at time of inspection.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles and doors of reach in freezers next to walk in cooler are soiled at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall and back floor area behind prep table is soiled at time of inspection.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in bulk flour at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusty at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pan of raw shrimp stored over diced onions in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on main cooks line is stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed stainless steel scrub pad in hand wash sink next to triple sink at time of inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk flour at time of inspection.
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on standing reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves are rusty at time of inspection.
14-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened water bottle stored in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
12B-13-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles on main cooks line are soiled at time of inspection n
23-24-4
55
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink by triple sink during inspection. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ready to eat foods such at roasted pork, cooked shrimp, cooked chicken kept in walk in cooler not labeled at time of inspection
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sprouts stored on floor in walk in cooler during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - Observed mop stored in mop bucket next to triple sink in soiled water. - Observed mop stored in mop sink not set to dry
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowls in bulk sugar during inspection **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table next to bins of cut chicken during inspection
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on standing reach in freezer next to walk in cooler during inspection
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment in kitchen with food debris/old grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed damaged tiles in front of triple sink during inspection **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
52
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Provided copy of employee reporting agreement to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Walk-in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil in storage room
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing at room temperature. Moved to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in sugar bin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
58
Oct 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was W & C Taste of China Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at W & C Taste of China Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at W & C Taste of China Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at W & C Taste of China Restaurant.
How does W & C Taste of China Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
W & C Taste of China Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has W & C Taste of China Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at W & C Taste of China Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at W & C Taste of China Restaurant 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 W & C Taste of China Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, W & C Taste of China Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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