EASTERN CHINA TASTE INC
658 E LAKE RD, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · 727-772-8088
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
MAR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near mop sink 1 fly near 3 compartment sink
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022008720 | Feb 7, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom. 2 pots stored in bathroom. Operator removed from bathroom
Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Squeeze bottle on cook line has an accumulation of grease and food debris. Discussed the need to wash before refilling.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms not washed prior to being placed in make table. Operator washed mushrooms during inspection
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil reside on shelving near 3 compartment sink
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler prepared onions
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from the original container
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over ready to eat foods. Operator relocated beef during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs rolls 46Fcold hold. Operator moved them to freezer for quick cool. Other items in cooler at proper temperature
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Shrimp, cooked chicken and cooked dumplings in walk in cooler no date. Operator was able to determine when the foods were made and dated accordingly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Prepped vegetables in walk in cooler not covered. Discussed the importance of of covering all foods in the walk in cooler.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged unit to gain compliance
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut greens 53F cold held in refrigeration unit over the wells of the upper unit. Operation moved to walk in cooler
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Rear of establishment on chest freezers. Discussed that cardboard can not be used on food contact surfaces due to it being porous and unable to properly clean and sanitize.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler prepared onions not covered, operator covered onions during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table on cook line
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked items not date marked in walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets stored on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near mop sink 1 fly near 3 compartment sink
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw shrimp and raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food.
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 operator with paper form HR 5030-104. Sign is now hanging in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near mop sink. Operator discarded and sanitizer area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef nit wearing hair restraint. Hat was then put on
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor. Operator moved sauce
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching flour and uncooked rice. Operator removed scoop.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with paper form 5030-105. Poster is now hanging on wall
Stored food not covered. Containers of rice not covered. Discussed with operator and operator covered rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen noodles thawing on top of freezer. Operator moved noodles to walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in container not labeled. Operator labeled container
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacids stored on shelf above reach in line cooler.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over unwashed pears and oranges.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shrimp over wontons and cooked chicken. Items moved.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 86f, sitting on work table. Item put in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for thawing shrimp. Item moved.
Food stored on floor. Sauce and seasoning in bucket on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
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