Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA TASTE

1314 S TAMIAMI TRL · OSPREY · Sarasota County · FL 34229

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 24, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3365834
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8385094
DBPR license6805937

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 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 1

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Yong Chen 7/9/2018 through ServSafe.

#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and raw chicken prepared on site with no date marks. The operator stated the above items were prepared longer than 24 hours. The operator placed the correct dates on the items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table near the three compartment sink. The operator properly stored the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints on. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of vegetables stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.