Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHINA TASTE

255 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SE · FORT WALTON BEACH · Okaloosa County · FL 32548

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 22, 2019
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2875266
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6896634
DBPR license5603444

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 22, 2019 1:02 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 24, 2019 12:15 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#21High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 26 total live roaches found on floor, wall , and shelving by ice machine and handsink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 4

#22Intermediate22-05-4

Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled at cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#23Intermediate52-03-4

Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both Handwash sinks in kitchen have utensils and bucket lid in sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#25Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Pink cleaner in kitchen unlabeled . **Warning**

Warning

Basic 20

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Heavy accumulation of grease on sides of fryers, under grill, side of up right reach-in cooler, on floor under grill and fryers . **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic23-04-4

Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Around caulking on hand sink in wait station area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves food prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In food preparation area . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic24-14-4

Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between equipment. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under hand sink and three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 17 dead roaches on walls and floor around ice machine area in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Under handsink and three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above reach-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic14-31-4

Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. On pork in reach-cooler and on wontons in reach- freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#15Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**

Warning
#16Basic06-05-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Shrimp thawing in standing water in sink. **Warning**

Warning
#17Basic23-14-4

Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#18Basic23-10-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Warning**

Warning
#19Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#20Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.