TASTE OF CHINA
8476 SHELDON RD, Tampa FL 33615 · 813-732-4716
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork stored over spring rolls in reach-in freezer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,100
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020001171 | Nov 13, 2020 | Feb 14, 2020 | $700 |
| 3--2019024623 | May 2, 2019 | Jun 18, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple barbecue pork and cooked chicken are stored inside produce shopping bags in reach in chest freezers.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken wings stored inside cardboard boxes originally used for shipping raw chicken, located inside walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A plastic basin is placed inside hand washing sink near cash register to catch dripping water from faucet. Multiple pairs of gloves and a metal scrub stored inside hand washing sink adjacent to triple sink. Operator remove all items from inside sinks at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towel towels at time of inspection.
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Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed one employee wash a large gray plastic bin in a three compartment sink without sanitizing, and stored outside in a shopping cart at the back of establishment, to dry. Operator rewashed plastic bin at time of inspection and stored inside to dry.
Stored food not covered. Cooked bbq pork, cooked chicken, and raw chicken not covered inside reach in chest freezer.
Warewashing and drying conducted in outdoor area. Observed one employee wash a large gray plastic bin in a three compartment sink without sanitizing, and stored outside in a shopping cart at the back of establishment, to dry. Operator rewashed plastic bin at time of inspection and stored inside to dry.
Water leaking from faucet. Located at handwashing sink near cash register.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken inside cardboard box walk in cooler. Manager removed chicken from box to proper storage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored container employee removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79F
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over peeled onions in walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small buckets stored in handwash sinks to catch dripping water from faucets at front service counter and in restroom. Operator removed buckets from handwash sinks at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen.
Water leaking from faucet. Handwash sinks at front service punter and restroom.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of fresh garlic in oil 56 F in reach-in cooler. Operator states that it was stored on cook line and just moved into reach-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested 200+ppm. Operator diluted with water, test 100ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container stored in hand wash sink to catch water dripping from faucet at front service counter. Removed.
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 various food items in walk-in cooler.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates showed evidence of modification on training dates and expiration dates. Discussed with operator about new certificate is required for training renewal.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
Water leaking from faucet in hand wash sink at front service counter and three compartments sink.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle under prep table by three compartment sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Above the hood system.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork stored over spring rolls in reach-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door reach-in cooler: cooked chicken wing 44 F, krab Rangoon 44 F. Operator moved items to other reach-in cooler. Re temped: cooked chicken wing 42 F, krab Rangoon 43 F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in handwash sink at front counter. Removed.
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 various cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance on cook line.
Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at front counter.
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.