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
14 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. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork 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. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink by the triple sink with no paper towels.
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, cooked chicken, cooked pork, Cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table.
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. **Repeat Violation**
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. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on dish table and prep table.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in still water and pork thawing at room temperature.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.