CHINA TASTE FL INC
876 E TARPON AVE, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-938-6688
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked chicken on counter by fryer (83F - Cooling)made at 10:00, 4:25 hours ago see stop sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked chicken (83F - Cooling)made at 10:00, 4:25 hours ago.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator washed and rinsed black container used for food, did not sanitize, 3 compartment sink not set up
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in storage bare a-trays of raw chicken wings above above egg rolls, operator moved moved egg rolls to chest freezer
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In refrigerator by front counter - raw chicken wings above egg rolls, operator moved chicken to bottom
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Novia
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on prep table in kitchen, operator moved to bottom shelf
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytail on operator cooking food
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor under wok table, operator moved moved to shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frame around doors, gaskets and hinges of reach in cooler on cook line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg tray cartons used under cooked chicken
Stored food not covered. In chest freezer in storage area- eggs rolls not covered
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 5 lb cans Hoisin sauce, dented on seam.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer- cooked pork in direct contact with Walmart grocery bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In black freezer and white vertical freezers - trays of raw chicken and pork over open bags of krab sticks and egg rolls In refrigerator at front counter- raw chicken over cooked, operator moved to bottom
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board stained
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back of kitchen, sink blocked by bucket and tray, operator removed
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 3 5 lb cans Hoisin sauce, dented on seam, see stop sale
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce on floor under table by walk in cooler, moved to table
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler- unwashed celery and herb over diced onions.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented cans Tomato Ketchup and Bamboo Shoot present on dry storage selves. Discussed with manager to segregate dented cans. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in cooler and reach in freezer by the dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler by the dry storage area.
Handwash sink was blocked with a bucket. Employee moved bucket and crate that was in front of the sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
Bins in dry storage area with no handle used to dispense food. Manager removed no handle containers.
Equipment in poor repair. Metal strainer by the dry storage area. Manager put metal strainer in the trash. Cracked bins in dry storage area. Discussed with Manager.
Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. MSG chicken flavor soup based found in the dry storage area and in the cook line area. Operator states MSG is in the storage bin in dry storage area. Manager removed the word MSG on the menus.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided manager with poster. Manager posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in walk in cooler, soiled. Reach in cooler by the front counter area,food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in the reach in soda cooler by the front counter.
Reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Eggs crates in the walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered in the walk in cooler, reach in cooler by the dry storage area and the front counter.
Two soy sauce buckets stored on the floor.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure in the dining area.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at the front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in dry storage area. Manager labeled containers.
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Chlorine sanitizer they have for establishment is not for food contact surfaces
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Togo bags used to stored cooked food in
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings above cooked chicken in reach in cooler at front counter Raw chicken above washed onions in walk in cooler
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink, discussed proper hand wash sink with manager, manager had employee wash hands in hand sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by crate that has chemicals stored on it, items removed from in front of hand sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go bowls used to scoop flour, sugar, bowls removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cut cabbage
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and reach in cooler, knife removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, salt and sugar in containers not labeled
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees smoking outside then return to kitchen and begin food preparation touching clean utensils and single-serve items without washing hands. Discussed with the operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper menu used to line tray of fortune cookies in refrigerator near front counter. Reviewed with manager.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork is stored in direct contact with grocery bags in 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. Sheet pan of raw beef stored above uncovered cooked egg rolls in reach-in freezer across from dry-storage shelf. Operator placed raw beef below cooked egg rolls.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line is stained with black substance.
Cutting board on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cut vegetables, cooked egg rolls, fried chicken and raw chicken not covered in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken on sheet pan not thawing under refrigeration or running cold water. Employee placed chicken under running cold water.
Apr 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aleve on shelf above reach in cooler, medicine moved
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used for pork, beef, crab Rangoon
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs sitting out on cook line 58F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand sink by 3 compartment sink, paper towels restocked, operator took soap dispenser from restroom to put at hind sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in restroom
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. On,y Xiu Ya Li has food handlers certification
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used for sugar, flour
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to where they are cutting chicken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep cooler and prep table, knife removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup of employee beverage in reach in cooler, beverage removed
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Open packages of food stored in freezer in dining area
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hair restraint on then started preparing food without washing hands or changing gloves
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach being used is not for food contact surfaces Employee went to store and came back with proper bleach for food contact surfaces
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used for beef, pork and chicken in freezer
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched El phone then prepared Togo food without changing gloves or washing hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (57F - Cold Holding) sitting out on prep table
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. Emailed DBPR HR 5030-104 to operator, she printed and posted
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles, fried chicken, marinated chicken, cut vegetables in walk in cooler not date marked
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions being cut not washed before
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Freezer in dining area with unpackaged food stored in it
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.