CHINA TASTE FL INC
876 E TARPON AVE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Aleve on shelf above reach in cooler, medicine moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used for pork, beef, crab Rangoon **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs sitting out on cook line 58F **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand sink by 3 compartment sink, paper towels restocked, operator took soap dispenser from restroom to put at hind sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in restroom
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. On,y Xiu Ya Li has food handlers certification
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for sugar, flour
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to where they are cutting chicken
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep cooler and prep table, knife removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup of employee beverage in reach in cooler, beverage removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Open packages of food stored in freezer in dining area **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 4:26 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.