CHINA TASTY
927 OHIO AVE S, Live Oak FL 32064 · 386-364-7866
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of "RAID" roach killer stored on shelf next to container of rice. Operator moved.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018051280 | Sep 24, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $400 |
| 5--2015036160 | Jul 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell egg stored over cut carrots in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee remove egg during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixing bowl stored in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed bowl during inspection..
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Employee removed drink during an inspection.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle behind building.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel under cutting board on kitchen prep table. Employee removed towel during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above cook line greasy.
Stored food not covered. Container of Brussels Sprouts in walk-in cooler. Manager placed lid on container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Manager placed fish under running water.
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowls used as scoops at cookline reach-in cooler. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup at door of walk-in freezer and in reach-in freezers.
Jul 10, 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. No-handle bowls used as scoops at cookline reach-in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup at door of walk-in freezer and in reach-in freezers.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink in reach-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on reach-in cooler and cookline bar.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator removed trash boxes and returned to kitchen and began preparing food without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pork in plastic take-out grocery bag in walk-in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large pot lid blocking front hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowls used as scoops at cookline reach-in cooler and in walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Stored food not covered. Large container of bean sprouts in water uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken and pork sitting on counter and boxes to thaw.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on reach-in cooler and cookline bar.
Aug 22, 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. Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and at door of reach-in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Opened case of chicken on floor of walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at back hand wash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Stored food not covered. Opened case of chicken in walk-in freezer not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on reach-in cooler.
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket solution at 200ppm - chlorine. Manager emptied and remixed to 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in reach-in cooler for chicken.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled, wet cardboard on floor in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table. Manager removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup around door of walk-in freezer making it difficult to open. Cutting board grooved. Ice buildup in reach-in cooler and at door of reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on grill and reach-in cooler, not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of "RAID" roach killer stored on shelf next to container of rice. Operator moved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in bulk container of flour.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and phone on reach-in cooler shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup around door of walk-in freezer making it difficult to open. Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Sauce in bucket sitting on floor. Manager stirred sauce, covered, and moved to a shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on grill and reach-in cooler, not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator moved.
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.