TASTE OF CHINA
8476 SHELDON RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33615
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of fresh garlic in oil 56 F in reach-in cooler. Operator states that it was stored on cook line and just moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested 200+ppm. Operator diluted with water, test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container stored in hand wash sink to catch water dripping from faucet at front service counter. Removed. **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. Cooked shrimp, cooked chicken and various food items in walk-in cooler.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates showed evidence of modification on training dates and expiration dates. Discussed with operator about new certificate is required for training renewal.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from faucet in hand wash sink at front service counter and three compartments sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:19 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.