Clewiston, Hendry County

CHINA TASTE

930 W SUGARLAND HWY, Clewiston, FL 33440

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Apr 27, 2026
City
Clewiston
County
Hendry
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-69-4

Detail 24539504

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 24539503

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in customer service area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24539502

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator states they have paint to repair. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: Time Extended

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 24285025

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at dishwasher when it was running. Operator terminated roach. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 24285024

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed for 2026. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24285023

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches in unused ice machine. Owners son will get rid of machine. Operator cleaned out dead roaches . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24285026

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 24285028

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in customer service area. Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24285027

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator states they have paint to repair. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

33-31-5

Detail 24135804

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24135805

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Time Extended

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 24133188

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on sticky trap at fry station. Operator removed sticky trap and terminated. Five live roaches in trash can by hand wash sink. Operator removed trash can and terminated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24133183

Intermediate - 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 the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster . Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24133189

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24133186

Intermediate - 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. Operator obtained form and signed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24133184

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches on sticky trap behind ice machine. 5 dead roaches in a broken down ice machine. 5 dead roaches on sticky trap behind fry station. Operator removed sticky traps . Corrected On-Site Warning

33-31-5

Detail 24133187

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24133185

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

05-05-4

Detail 23672103

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.: states 160 F in reach in cooler.

16-37-1

Detail 23672104

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.

36-36-4

Detail 23672105

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

50-09-4

Detail 23672101

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

12B-04-4

Detail 23672099

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Dunking Doughnuts on prep table.

36-01-4

Detail 23672100

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

06-01-5

Detail 23672102

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken at 30 F in standing water. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 23672107

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23672106

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

50-09-4

Detail 23671984

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 23671985

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises: in dining room being used as storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Time Extended

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

12A-03-4

Detail 23095898

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink: employee used triple sink to wash hands after picking up dead roach. Operator educated employee on proper procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23095904

Intermediate - 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 the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23095895

Intermediate - 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. Not all employees signed, operator signed form. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23095896

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23095897

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: employee used bowl to scoop cooked rice. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23095900

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23095903

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23095899

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead on top of dishwasher. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 23095902

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 23095901

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises: in dining room being used as storage. Warning

Oct 2, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 23219649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23219648

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind stand up reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Time Extended

33-38-4

Detail 23219650

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 23219651

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises : in dining room being used as storage. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-23-4

Detail 23159896

High Priority - Sticky pads behind line not covered. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23159899

Intermediate - 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. Operator is on call back for this violation. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23159897

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23159898

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Twenty five dead roaches on sticky pad. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23159902

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind stand up reach in cooler. Warning

33-38-4

Detail 23159901

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels on cook line. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 23159900

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises : in dining room being used as storage. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-14-5

Detail 22753523

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22753527

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22753526

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 22753524

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 22753525

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dining room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 22750410

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/23. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 22750412

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live behind reach in freezer Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22750411

Intermediate - 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. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22750416

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in customer area. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22750408

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22750409

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 10 dead roaches on line at farthest wall. 10-dead under cook line 3- under steam table. Repeat Violation Warning

29-18-4

Detail 22750413

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in dry storage. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22750417

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed: throughout storage area, cook line and prep area. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 22750415

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, bulk rice container with cracked lid. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22750418

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: shelves on storage tables. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22750407

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

33-31-5

Detail 22750414

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dining room. Repeat Violation Warning

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

11-26-1

Detail 22301143

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and one employee signed, all other will sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Only one employee has signed. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22301149

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance : at waiting station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 22301147

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, bulk rice container lid cracked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22301145

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves soiled at triple sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

36-64-5

Detail 22301142

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

33-31-5

Detail 22301148

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dining area, consisting of boxes of extra single serve items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 22301144

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22301146

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: Time Extended

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 22296623

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of Soy sauce. Operator removed from service. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22296612

Intermediate - 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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22296622

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Various food containers soiled through out kitchen. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22296613

Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement and one employee signed, all other will sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

16-21-4

Detail 22296608

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22296609

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance : at waiting station. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22296615

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind unissued buffet table in dining room. Five dead roaches on floor under tables in back customer area. Two dead roaches on top of duck sauce bucket in kitchen. One dead roach on bottom of prep table. One on top of dishwasher. Operator cleaned and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22296611

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 22296619

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, bulk rice container lid cracked. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22296610

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at drink station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22296620

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves soiled at triple sink area. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 22296621

Basic - Objectionable odors at mop sink. Repeat Violation Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22296616

Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Warning

33-31-5

Detail 22296614

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dining area, consisting of boxes of extra single serve items. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22296618

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at dishwasher. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22296617

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

50-17-2

Detail 21673136

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Please note: Licence renewal was 12/1/22. Visit Myfloridalicense.com to make your payment, if you have not already done so. Operator made payment. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21673129

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Operator removed from area and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21673131

Intermediate - 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. Operator obtained form. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21673127

Intermediate - 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.

36-01-4

Detail 21673130

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed on line and under equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 21673132

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 21673135

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

36-62-4

Detail 21673134

Basic - Light not functioning on line. Repeat Violation

36-64-5

Detail 21673133

Basic - Objectionable odors at mop sink and dishwasher areas of the establishment.

33-31-5

Detail 21673128

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in dining area.

14-17-4

Detail 21673126

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

16-37-1

Detail 21248504

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: chlorine.

02C-02-5

Detail 21248505

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked chicken in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21248500

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21248503

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21248502

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind line.

36-62-4

Detail 21248501

Basic - Light not functioning on cook line. Repeat Violation

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20999662

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine dish machine. Triple sink with bleach available.

03B-01-6

Detail 20999664

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice on counter 130f, Less than 1 hour, batch being used for fried rice now.

02C-02-5

Detail 20999660

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

50-09-4

Detail 20999661

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

10-07-4

Detail 20999663

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing 92f water. Changed to 180f. Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

22-20-5

Detail 20602468

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

23-24-4

Detail 20602470

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles Reach in Freezer.

36-36-4

Detail 20602473

Basic - Ceiling tile missing by entrance to kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 20602471

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-62-4

Detail 20602466

Basic - Light not functioning at cook line.

14-20-4

Detail 20602469

Basic - Ripped/worn garage bags used as shelf cover.

08B-12-5

Detail 20602472

Basic - Stored food not covered in Walk in Freezer, chicken.

22-16-4

Detail 20602467

Basic - Walk in Cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.