CHINA TASTE
19328 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34601 · 352-754-5378
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
JAN 25
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
5 live small flying insects found in kitchen near three compartment sink and handwash sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022060043 | Dec 8, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2018054132 | Sep 24, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 | $800 |
| 3--2018019890 | Mar 6, 2018 | May 4, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready-to eat sauce and raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauce in walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork and beef not in original packaging. Discussed proper organization with operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Peas and Carrots (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Tofu (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line across from woks. Operator started to ice products down.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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5 live small flying insects found in kitchen near three compartment sink and handwash sink.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of soy sauce dented at the seam. Issued stop sale. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Wontons (97F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator removed to have items reheated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with stacked buckets. Operator moved.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans stored with other cans on dry storage shelf. Issued stop sale.
Apr 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using incorrect bleach, operator went to store to purchase correct bleach by the end of the inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef and raw beef stored over ready-to eat pork. All products frozen, but not in hermetically sealed packaging. Discussed proper storage with operator.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using unapproved sanitizer (incorrect bleach). Operator went to store and has approved sanitizer by the end of the inspection.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (71F - Cold Holding) on cook line made on Sunday. Operator discarded. Discussed proper temperature with operator on time/temperature control for safety food item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (71F - Cold Holding) on cook line made on Sunday. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Discussed proper temperature with operator on time/temperature control for safety food item.
No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator placed soap.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in rear hand sink. Operator removed
No soap provided at handwash sink near service counter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not dated
Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets on Walk-in-Cooler floor
Reach-in cooler on cooks line, Reach-in-Freezer in storage area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Pans of sugar uncovered in dry storage area
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and chicken above carrots in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to multiple five gallon buckets blocking access. Operator moved buckets
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bags being stored in hand sink in dish area. Hand sink near rear door has wok ladle and plastic jug inside. Operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, keys on prep table. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor under cooks line equipment, three compartment sink and storage racks soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food stored on floor. Flour in dry storage and soy sauce in walk in cooler on floor. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of cooks line soiled
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in rack at room temperature. No longer frozen solid. Operator moved to cooler.
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