Inspection Report

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EASTERN CHINA TASTE INC

658 E LAKE RD · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34685

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3329273
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8348530
DBPR license6216568

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacids stored on shelf above reach in line cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over unwashed pears and oranges. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shrimp over wontons and cooked chicken. Items moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 86f, sitting on work table. Item put in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for thawing shrimp. Item moved.

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Sauce and seasoning in bucket on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.