CHINA TASTE
19328 CORTEZ BLVD · BROOKSVILLE · Hernando County · FL 34601
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator found the proper bleach for food contact surfaces and dishes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in reach in freezer in to go bags **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked noodles in reach in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -23 on wall behind wok station -8 on ledge under wok station -6 under prep table next to upright freezer across from 3 compartment sink -1 live on prep table next to rice cooker -16 in crumb catcher under wok station -4 live inside the bin of rice **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bin of rice with 4 live cockroaches in it **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink has bucket stored in it, bucket removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, cut cabbage not date marked in walk in cooler **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soy sauce can used to scoop rice, can removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead on floor at back wall -12 dead under upright freezer across from 3 compartment sink -2 dead in upright freezer **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under cooking equipment **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Walk in cooler shelves soiled **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:54 AM.
Violation category totals
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5 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.