TASTE OF CHINA BRADENTON LLC
1783 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34211
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to triple sink blocked and sink filled with containers. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified manager certification. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand washing sink next to triple sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours.
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. Observed all serve safe expired. **Warning**
Basic 12
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining the shelf under the prep table, under the soup shelf, next to miso soup not changed out daily.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under the reach in cooler leaking on cooks line held by a white plastic container.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on hood ceiling and walls.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to triple sink.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters dripping with excessive grease.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door auto closure missing.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed stored food, sauces, fried rice not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.