CHINA TASTE
1314 S TAMIAMI TRL, Osprey FL 34229 · 941-918-0888
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 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
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and emailed to operator.
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.Printed for operator and employees signed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Operator relocated.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near the hand 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.
Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation. The employees put on hats.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of raw chicken and boxes of raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
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 rice stored not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 87F standing water. The operator removed the utensils from the water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the mop sink.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an employee wash and rinse a metal pot in the three compartment sink then put away without sanitizing. The operator returned the pot to the dish area for proper ware washing.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal pot in the handwashing sink nearest the front counter. The operator removed the pot.
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. Observed employee training expired 2/2024.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken stored in a plastic container on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of noodles, raw chicken, and egg roll vegetables stored in the floor of the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the above foods.
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.
Plastic knives stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the front counter. The operator properly stored the knives.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in the reach in cooler behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Observed raw scallops stored over boxed juice in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw scallops.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting near the three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop for raw beef in the reach in cooler. The operator removed the bowl.
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 in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use rice scoops stored in 83F standing water. The operator removed the scoops from the standing water.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit locked with a bolt style lock.
Nov 28, 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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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls prepared on site held for more than 24 hours not date marked in the walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing in standing water. The operator turned on cold running water for proper thawing.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together near the front counter. The operator discarded the solution at refilled with a chlorine sanitizing solution.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked with a bolt style lock.
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Yong Chen 7/9/2018 through ServSafe.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and raw chicken prepared on site with no date marks. The operator stated the above items were prepared longer than 24 hours. The operator placed the correct dates on the items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food prep table near the three compartment sink. The operator properly stored the beverage.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation with no hair restraints on. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Observed boxes of vegetables stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food product. The operator properly stored the scoop.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door locked with bolt style lock. The operator unlocked the door.
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