CHINA TASTE
4711 W GANDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-839-7888
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand wash towels in dispenser in bathroom used by employees at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in and walk in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over prepared vegetables in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils in hand wash sink at front kitchen at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspection.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ginger stored in togo style bag in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspectionnn
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl stored in bulk sugar at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on mid reach in cooler cutting board at time of inspection. Operator moved phone during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around equipment in kitchen at time of inspection
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed bucket during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Walk in freezer handle soiled at time of inspection -Reach in cooler handles soiled at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled around kitchen equipment at time of inspection.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen next to triple sink filled with food containers and utensils. Operator emptied pan during inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around kitchen equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers soiled with food debris
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of Hunts tomato ketchup on shelf during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen - Can opener soiled with food debris
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl in sugar during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened can of orange soda on prep table in kitchen during inspection.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open can of orange soda on prep table in kitchen during inspection
Food stored on floor. - Observed bucket of duck sauce stored on prep room floor in back of kitchen - Observed bucket of cut and cleaned onions on walk in cooler floor during inspection
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on handle of bbq equipment in kitchen during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris during inspection
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket during inspection
Feb 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers
Dec 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins on top of reach in cooler in kitchen.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over soy sauce in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets if reach in coolers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo containers on floor.
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.