GOOD TASTE
8221 N FLORIDA AVE, Tampa FL 33604 · 813.990.8018
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
MAY 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent activity in kitchen 15 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink 35 rodent droppings underneath reach-in-cooler prep 20 rodent droppings underneath prep sink 20 rodent droppings underneath stove on cooksline
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025048048 | May 28, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2020039971 | Jul 28, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2018009569 | Feb 16, 2018 | Apr 16, 2018 | $600 |
| 3--2015031155 | Jul 11, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat noodles cook line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of soy sauce buckets walk in cooler and raw shell eggs over crab meat walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back kitchen sink blocked with multiple buckets. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back
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No soap provided at handwash sink.hand washing sink in back
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken and cook egg rolls walk in cooler.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing year on the only food handler certificate manager added 2026 as the year
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board cooks line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cooks line main prep station
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. Back kitchen by walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen beef in 3 comp sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour blue cans not labeled
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by kitchen door. Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Food stored on floor. Sauce cut vegetables stored on floor, inside walk in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between reach in cooler and food preparation table. Chef removed knife.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door open.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
May 29, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent activity in kitchen 15 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink 35 rodent droppings underneath reach-in-cooler prep 20 rodent droppings underneath prep sink 20 rodent droppings underneath stove on cooksline
May 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent activity in kitchen 15 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink 35 rodent droppings underneath reach-in-cooler prep 20 rodent droppings underneath prep sink 20 rodent droppings underneath stove on cooksline
Feb 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of Clorox wipes on prep table with food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator eating a plum and placing on a jar of food in kitchen. Discussed with operator no eating in food restricted area and hand washing practices
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On top shelf of cooksline prep reach-in-cooler
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Observed plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking containers stored inside hand sink near 3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operators plates of food on front and back kitchen prep tables and counter eating and cooking
Employee open beverage container sitting on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk-in-cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Dirty mop water left in yellow mop bucket
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. Outside of microwave on cooksline soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler enrolls not covered
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 28 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate18 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over cooked beef in walk-in-cooler
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Observed plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings at 92 F. Inspector time as a public health control and emailed form.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooking containers stored inside hand sink near 3 compartment sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Fangqun Liu Owner/Manager
No running cold water at hand sink. Near 3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ServSafe book not complete by employee
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operators plates of food on front and back kitchen prep tables and counter eating and cooking
Employee open beverage container sitting on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk-in-cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near hand sink and 3 compartment sink
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Dirty mop water left in yellow mop bucket
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. Outside of microwave on cooksline soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler enrolls not covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of frozen chicken thawing out at room temperature near 3 compartment sink. Operator placing in walk-in-cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Apr 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 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 stored over raw pork in walk-in-cooler
Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large soy buckets stored inside hand sink near walk-in-cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near walk-in-cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed stored on top prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooksline and underneath cooking equipment
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cutting boards
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink near three-compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning items stored in back kitchen hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area hand sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Food in walk-in-cooler
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee eating while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Open dumpster lid.
Outer openings not protected during operation. Back kitchen and front door open
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink cold water faucet handle broken at hand sink near walk-in-cooler
Stored food not covered. Walk-in-cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.