CHINA TASTE
8258 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34241 · 941.371.7555
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door and 3 door reach in cooler on cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed torn screen and 3" gap at top of screen door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked floor tiles in front of triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed hand sink next to triple sink not dispensing soap. Operator was able to repair.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside. Observed a 3" gap at top of screen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 cracked tiles near triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest and upright freezers.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug in shared dumpster with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled reach in freezer shelves in upright freezer.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container without handle in rice. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside.Observed 1/2" gap at top of screen door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 4 cracked tiles near triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed soiled walk in cooler door gasket.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on 2 of 3 door reach in cooler gaskets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside. Observed 1/4" gap at top of screen door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in 1 reach in and 1 chest freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed pot handle in rice bulk bin. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on 3 door reach in cooler on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed food debris on stored slicer and vegetable waffle cutting tool.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at rear hand wash sink next to walkin cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Did not observe any date marking on food in refrigeration and freezers.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed gasket torn on right side of 3 door reachin cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest and single door upright freezers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled gaskets on 2 reachin coolers on cook line. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 7 lb can of Hunts Ketchup with dent on top seam.
No soap provided at handwash sink.Observed no soap at rear Hand wash sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Reachin cooler gaskets. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.