TASTE OF CHINA BRADENTON LLC
1783 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, Bradenton FL 34211 · 561-839-0619
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022036785 | Jun 13, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2014053326 | Dec 15, 2014 | Jan 22, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board with deep grooves making it difficult to clean.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand washing sinks in the back kitchen inaccessible and blocked by oil boxes, food and a cart. Also missing paper towels and soap.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in walk in freezer without a date marked. Observed food items, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table, on the floor under the cooking area and in between the fryers and the prep table and the walk in freezer.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed a chopping knife stored in between tables.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed an employee eating while preparing food. Operator corrected.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's phone in hand while cooking. Operator corrected.
Equipment in poor repair Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed a heavy build up of food debris and grease under the cooking equipment.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed a sticky fly tape hanging in back of prep kitchen. Operator removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, walk in cooler and prep area. All items were moved.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door with a broken closer.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in walk in freezer without a date marked. Observed food items, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table, on the floor under the cooking area and in between the fryers and the prep table and the walk in freezer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, walk in cooler and prep area. All items were moved.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door with a broken closer.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in walk in freezer without a date marked. Observed food items, cooked chicken, cooked pork, cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table, on the floor under the cooking area and in between the fryers and the prep table and the walk in freezer.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 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. Observed garbage being emptied by employees then handling ready to eat food without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef in walk in freezer without a date marked. Observed food items, cooked chicken, cooked pork, Cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table, on the floor under the cooking area and in between the fryers and the prep table.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture.
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and beef stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items, cooked chicken, cooked pork, Cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on dish table and prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer and walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and beef stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink by the triple sink with no paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items, cooked chicken, cooked pork, Cole slaw, cooked shrimp, in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining shelves under the food prep table.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on dish table and prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease built up on the walls behind the fryers and cooking area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door without a self closing fixture.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in still water and pork thawing at room temperature.
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to triple sink blocked and sink filled with containers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining the shelf under the prep table, under the soup shelf, next to miso soup not changed out daily.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under the reach in cooler leaking on cooks line held by a white plastic container.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on hood ceiling and walls.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters dripping with excessive grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door auto closure missing.
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags used for direct food contact storage in the walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employees handling soiled dish ware and then preparing food without hand washing or glove use.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to triple sink blocked and sink filled with containers.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certified manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand washing sink next to triple sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food items in walk in cooler, freezer and reach in cooler not date marked and not used in 24 hours.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all serve safe expired.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard lining the shelf under the prep table, under the soup shelf, next to miso soup not changed out daily.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken tiles and missing cove molding next to the walk in cooler near the triple sinks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cooks line with deep grooves and not cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn and missing gaskets on reach in coolers under cooks line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under the reach in cooler leaking on cooks line held by a white plastic container.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on hood ceiling and walls.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters dripping with excessive grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door auto closure missing.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored food, sauces, fried rice not covered.
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