CHINA TASTE
3967 VAN DYKE RD #301, Lutz FL 33558 · 813.960.2828
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
JAN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015049346 | Nov 3, 2015 | Dec 22, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 above raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken to bottom shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting boards stained on prep cooler in cooking line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by register Operator refilled it
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees drinks on prep table in cooking line. Operator removed them
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled and black mold like substance buildup
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed yellow onions above sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved onions to bottom shelf
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush using for BBQ sauce. Operator discarded it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed it
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed them to sanitizer bucket. Operator removed them to sanitizer bucket
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee supplement on prep counter. Operator removed it
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used for cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken with raw beef in same container in walk in cooler. Operator separated chicken from beef, stored them properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice warmer interior soiled and grease buildup
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing towel in hand wash sink. Operator removed the towel
Food stored on floor. Duck sauce bucket stored on floor in kitchen, operator removed it to shelf
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and reach in cooler, operator removed it
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut a single use jar for scooping cooked rice
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloths on prep table. Operator removed it to sanitizer bucket
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using Togo bags for direct contact with food in walking in freezer, walking cooler and reaching coolers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand washing sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Storing meat, fever in between reaching cooler and prep table operator removed.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut quart jug into scoop for rice. Operator discarded.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in to go bags in walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.bowl of raw pooled egg directly over cut peppers in deli cooler, bowl removed
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. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in walk-in freezer, order corrected
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage on prep table across from fryers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food prep with no hair restraints
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table on cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 72F water, removed
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed vehicle cleaning chemical stored next food condiments at front counter, operator removed chemical.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation on cookline. Employee attained hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves above 3-compartment sink, dry storage and on cookline.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncooked rice in dry storage, operator covered rice.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing pans with soap and water only no sanitizer. Discussed with manager to re wash dishes with sanitizer wash rinse sanitize method
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used to store raw food. Employee removed food from bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and unwashed broccoli stored In reach in cooler. Employee discarded broccoli. See stop sale
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncooked broccoli in same container as raw beef employee discarded 3 pieces of broccoli.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink. Employee restocked
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook pork not dated.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Chip container.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.