TASTE OF CHINA
8476 SHELDON RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – Observed: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 total rodent droppings found during inspection. 5 rodent droppings were found along the wall in the rear of the kitchen approximately 5 feet from the back door next to a reach in refrigerator. Of those all were hard. 3 rodent droppings found on the floor under the drainboard of the 3 compartment sink. Of those 1 was hard and 2 were semi hard but I was able to smear them 2 rodent droppings were found in the dining room on the floor 1 near the front counter and the 2nd by a table near the front door both were hard. No chew marks observed. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 2
31A-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by a chair near the front counter. **Corrected On- Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in Cooler- Egg rolls Cooked pork Rice noodles Operator was able to variety the prep date of these foods and dated them accordingly **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 8
36-75-4Basic – Observed: Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving and behind reach in cooler. Ceiling tiles stained above walk in cooler. **Warning** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4Basic – Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table at the end of the cooks line **Warning** Priority: Basic
13-03-4Basic – Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 employees no hair restraint **Warning** Priority: Basic
35B-01-4Basic – Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door has damage resulting in large gaps at the bottom of the door as well as the lower left side. The door knob is missing causing a large opening. The door was propped open at the start of the inspection. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-31-4Basic – Observed: Hole in ceiling. Room containing mop sink has a hole in the ceiling. The wall under the opening has what appears to be rub marks. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-08-4Basic – Observed: Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-12-4Basic – Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-01-4Basic – Observed: Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:34 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.