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CHINA TASTE

605 COURTLAND BLVD STE104, Deltona FL 32738 · 407.321.8811

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats52
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7406714
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -multiple employees
High priority/12A-16-4
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken wings stored over unwashed green bell peppers in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw pork chops stored over cooked pork and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler, operator relocated the raw pork
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken 47-53F, per operator stored on prep counter next to fryers less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee beverages stored on shelf above reach-in coolers, operator removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach-in coolers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -mop sink soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -tested 10ppm, operator added more chlorine sanitizer, retested 75ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored over raw beef, operator reorganized walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside lids of reach-in coolers
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -employee used handwash sink to wash wiping cloth
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE
Intermediate/16-37-1
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -shelves next to fryer
Basic/14-45-4
Ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and/or dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed -employee jacket hanging off of dry storage rack, operator removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -white stand up freezer door gasket torn
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -sauce buckets stored on floor in kitchen, operator relocated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -short white stand-up reach-in freezer -white chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons, operator discarded
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -various tools stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator removed
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above reach-in freezers
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods stored in plastic bags in reach-in freezer, employees switched foods to food-grade bags
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bean sprouts 45-47F and cut cabbage 45-49F, per operator less than 1 hour stored in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside lid of reach-in cooler has an accumulation of grease and food debris -raw pork cutting board stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of sauce stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, operator relocated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in tall white reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop sink soiled -exterior of salt container soiled -walk-in cooler door soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons, operator discarded
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping cloths stored on shelf next to woks, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. -medicine stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, employee relocated
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -frozen chicken in plastic grocery bags in tall white reach-in freezer
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored above unwashed cabbage and green peppers
High priority/08A-04-5
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over raw beef in tall white reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork 77F and raw shrimp 44F, per operator stored on top of reach-in cooler for 15 minutes, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store scoop, employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked beef and cooked pork, per operator cooked on Friday, 7/12/2024 lacking date marking
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs and sauce buckets stored on the floor throughout the kitchen -bucket of seafood powder stored on the floor, operator relocated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -tall white reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle of scoop in contact with sugar
Basic/10-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -screwdrivers stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, employee relocated
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -uncovered bad of rice stored in splash area of triple sink, operator relocated
Basic/08B-54-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -multiple wet wiping cloths stored on multiple counters, operator relocated to sanitizer bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Basic/21-38-4
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -in reach in freezer
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken over onions
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handsink next to 3 compartment sink blocked by trash can
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. -buckets on floor in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink next to 3 compartment sink in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in coolers throughout kitchen soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -at front counter for customer use
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -in freezers
High priority/14-31-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under and between equipment in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. -buckets of sauces, oil at cooking area
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets in upright freezers torn and area around gaskets soiled -lids of sugar, msg soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -2 bins, sugar and salt
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.