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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil and supplemental zinc on preparation table outside walk in cooler. Operator relocated medication. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed top rim dented on Fi Hood 7lb baby corn. Operator relocated can for return to vendor. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed egg rolls in to go bags in freezer chest. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed cardboard chicken box lids used for cooked chicken.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Observed license expired 12/1/25. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed rice in warmer/cooker at 94F. Operator to reheat.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bottles in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can in rice and deli container in cooked rice. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks on preparation table and above reach in cooler top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed food and debris between fryer and cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:02 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.