Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA TASTE

8258 BEE RIDGE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34241

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3702677
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741152
DBPR license6805187

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed fear of shell eggs over cooked noodle in walkin cooler. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination. . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 5

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard on shelf under preparation table.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside.Observed 2" gap at top of rear screened door and torn screen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed plug missing on shared dumpster with plaza. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.