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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHINA TASTE

19328 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 24, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2790074
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6596852
DBPR license3701045

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 24, 2018 4:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 25, 2018 4:10 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#18High Priority03A-16-4

High Priority – All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in walk-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 46° rechecked 44° Bean curd 46° rechecked 44° Chicken 46° rechecked 44° Eggs 47° rechecked 45° Ambient thermometer states 44°. Operator turned the temperature of the cooler colder. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Cobwebs on pipes running from electrical box

#20High Priority08A-03-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef

#21High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach crawling out of the top of the handsink to the left of the three compartment sink. ( operator killed) Two live roach next to pipe under handsink ( to the left of three compartment sink) One live in caulking on shelf above three compartment sink One live roach on the floor in between the hand sink and three compartment sink, that crawled under cases of soda on crates. Two live crawling in front of two door freezer. In front of three compartment sink. Two live in wheel of two door freezer in front of three compartment sink One live on the floor under two door cooler

Basic 17

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Two door cooler in back **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles by back door in kitchen

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches under three compartment sink

#4Basic40-06-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Cell phone Keys Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Only Chef on duty

#6Basic36-41-4

Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris.

#7Basic36-71-4

Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled.

#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooks line Under three compartment sink.

#9Basic23-23-4

Basic – Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. By three compartment sink

#10Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic10-01-4

Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk bins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. ** outside of bulk containers **green storage racks above three compartment sink ** shelf under cooks line ** knobs on cooks line. **crack between the prep tables **outside of meat grinder

#14Basic23-12-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind and under handsink Behind and under three compartment sink. Under handsink by back door Behind equipment.

#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#17Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towels on cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.