CHINA TASTE
3800 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 26A · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Observed egg rolls in chest freezer in to go bags.
Intermediate 2
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Did not observe any dates on prepared foods such as cooked chicken.
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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.Observed all employee training certificates expired in June 2025. **Warning**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle can in rice and no handle deli containers used in salt and sugar. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles on 3 door reach in freezer.
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed shared dumpster rusted on bottom and no drain plug.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on reach in cooler cutting board on cook line.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler floor with approximate 6" hole and metal peeling around hole.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.Observed grease and debris on floor under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed bag of cornstarch and oil stored on floor in kitchen area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in microwave.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled handles on 3 door reach in freezer. Observed food debris on side of wok station and smoker. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.