CHINA TASTE
329 JACARANDA BLVD, Venice FL 34292 · 941-485-8887
Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products.
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1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023049845 | Jul 19, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marking. The operator stated the foods had been held for 2 days.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for cooked pork and cut onions in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the metal bowls.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for uncooked rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink. The operator provided a trash can near the hand sink.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper menus used to cover raw eggplant in the walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator proustored the raw shrimp.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowls with no handles used as scoops for multiple foods in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the bowls from the foods.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting boards.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed cooked noodles and cooked chicken held at time as public health control with no time marking. The operator placed time markings on the above foods.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked egg rolls prepared and held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the walk in cooler. The operator placed date marks on the prepared foods.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl with no handle used as a scoop for onions in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the scoop.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked shrimp (56F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the shrimp had been cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the shrimp.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over dumpling sauce in the reach in cooler near the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw beef.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp (56F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the shrimp had been cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the shrimp.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl used as a scoop for noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the metal bowl.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding) on a prep table in the kitchen. The operator stated the noodles have been out for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator was emailed a time for public health control form.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee wash hands in the three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the mop sink blocked by a container of rice. The operator removed the container allowing access to the hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handles used as scoops in multiple foods throughout the kitchen and walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tong handles not stored above cooked noodles in the kitchen. The operator removed the tongs.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink near the mop sink provided with disposable towels.
Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. The operator repaired the self-closing device.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink.
Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed tongs not stored with the handle above cooked noodles in the kitchen. The operator removed the tongs from the noodles.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink.
Rear exit door not protected with self-closing doors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken and pork dumplings thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. The operator placed the above items in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running. Observed raw chicken thawing in the three compartment sink under low water pressure. The operator increased the water pressure.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the mop sink blocked by a container of rice. The operator moved the container of rice from the hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at the handwash sink in the prep area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried wontons and cooked chicken prepared on site held over 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed a correct date on the above products.
Duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed a plastic container of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket soiled with a black mold like substance.
Stored food not covered. Observed corn starch, flour, and sugar not covered in the dry storage area. The operator covered the above products.
Jul 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the prep area.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal container with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard egg trays used as a shelf liner for containers of sauce.
Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout the kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the food prep area. The employee moved to the dining room.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of soy sauce stored on the floor.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the back of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket on the walk in cooler door.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep table shelves throughout the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator placed the frozen shrimp under cold running water.
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