CHINA TASTE
3800 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 26A · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/24. Renew at www.myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Did not observe any employee certificates completed. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel machine in bathroom not dispensing towels. Spoke with manager. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed deli containers and cans without handles used to scoop sugar, rice, and other bulk food. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food and grease on floor under utility sink, smoker, and wok. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed bakers rack and reach in cooler handles soiled . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped soiled foil used under tables on shelves. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk food containers not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:30 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.