CHINA TASTE
329 JACARANDA BLVD · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34292
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (58F – Cold Holding) on a prep table in the kitchen. The operator stated the noodles have been out for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the mop sink blocked by a container of rice. The operator removed the container allowing access to the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
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 cooked pork held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the kitchen.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles used as scoops in multiple foods throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles not stored above cooked noodles in the kitchen. The operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink near the mop sink provided with disposable towels. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4Basic – Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. The operator repaired the self-closing device. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:24 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.