CHINA TASTE
8421 TUTTLE AVE, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941.358.6100
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022009999 | Feb 10, 2022 | Mar 22, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2019040807 | Jun 25, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2019021853 | Apr 24, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and in the reach in coolers.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded and cooked chicken stored in the freezer and not date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and food debris built up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and in the reach in coolers.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the triple sink with containers in the well.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded and cooked chicken stored in the freezer and not date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the Open to public and operating at time of inspection. back door.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and food debris built up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and in the reach in coolers.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the triple sink with containers in the well.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the guest restroom.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded and cooked chicken stored in the freezer and not date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the Open to public and operating at time of inspection. back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters and dripping onto shelving and stovetop.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and food debris built up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in freezer and in the reach in coolers.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded and cooked chicken stored in the freezer and not date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored above food preparation tables.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the Open to public and operating at time of inspection. back door.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from the ceiling and walls of the hood onto equipment and food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters and dripping onto shelving and stovetop.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty equipment and then handling clean equipment and ready to eat food without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in freezer and in the reach in coolers.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored above food preparation tables.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily soiled greasy and food debris on floors under all cooking equipment under cooks line.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the open back door.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from the ceiling and walls of the hood onto equipment and food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters and dripping onto shelving and stovetop.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food items, flour, sugar, corn starch, rice, removed from original packaging and not labeled.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty equipment and then handling clean equipment and ready to eat food without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in freezer and in the reach in coolers.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items prepared and held more than 24 hours not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used for scooping flour without a handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tiles missing, broken and exposing a hole under the triple sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily soiled greasy and food debris on floors under all cooking equipment under cooks line.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the open back door.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from the ceiling and walls of the hood onto equipment and food.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavily soiled microwave handle, exterior and interior soiled with dried on food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters and dripping onto shelving and stovetop.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food items, flour, sugar, corn starch, rice, removed from original packaging and not labeled.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees engaging in food preparation both raw and ready to eat without hand wash or gloves.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags being used in the reach in freezers and walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw meat and chicken stored over ready to eat food in reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks. Operator corrected.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand-wash sinks. Operator corrected.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared on site without date marks and over 24 hours in walk in cooler and reach in freezers.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed heavily soiled cardboard used on the shelf under the prep table and the shelf under the soup area. It has not been changed daily.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled and dusty ceiling vent over the reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with grease buildup over the wok cooking area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice removed from original packaging and not labeled or covered.
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.