Cheval, Hillsborough County

CHINA TASTE

3967 VAN DYKE RD #301, Cheval, FL 33558

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 2, 2026
City
Cheval
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 24488724

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken to bottom Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24488723

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained

14-14-4

Detail 24488722

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush using for BBQ sauce. Operator discarded it.

12B-07-4

Detail 24488721

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed it

21-12-4

Detail 24488725

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed them to sanitizer bucket. Operator removed them to sanitizer bucket

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 24150548

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee supplement on prep counter. Operator removed it Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 24150551

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used for cooked chicken in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 24150555

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken with raw beef in same container in walk in cooler. Operator separated chicken from beef, stored them properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24150552

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice warmer interior soiled and grease buildup

31A-11-4

Detail 24150554

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing towel in hand wash sink. Operator removed the towel Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24150549

Basic - Food stored on floor. Duck sauce bucket stored on floor in kitchen, operator removed it to shelf Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24150550

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and reach in cooler, operator removed it Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24150547

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut a single use jar for scooping cooked rice Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 24150553

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloths on prep table. Operator removed it to sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 23810299

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using Togo bags for direct contact with food in walking in freezer, walking cooler and reaching coolers

31B-02-4

Detail 23810301

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand washing sink.

10-17-4

Detail 23810302

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Storing meat, fever in between reaching cooler and prep table operator removed. Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 23810300

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut quart jug into scoop for rice. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 23453816

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in to go bags in walk in freezer

08A-05-6

Detail 23453817

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.bowl of raw pooled egg directly over cut peppers in deli cooler, bowl removed Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23453819

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw beef in walk-in freezer, order corrected Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23453820

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line

36-37-5

Detail 23453818

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over cook line

12B-07-4

Detail 23453815

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered employee beverage on prep table across from fryers

13-03-4

Detail 23453821

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaged in food prep with no hair restraints

10-17-4

Detail 23453813

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table on cook line

10-07-4

Detail 23453814

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 72F water, removed Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23453812

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook line

May 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 22853004

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed vehicle cleaning chemical stored next food condiments at front counter, operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22853003

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation on cookline. Employee attained hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22853002

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on shelves above 3-compartment sink, dry storage and on cookline.

08B-12-5

Detail 22853001

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncooked rice in dry storage, operator covered rice. Corrected On-Site

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22451319

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.

22-45-4

Detail 22451324

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing pans with soap and water only no sanitizer. Discussed with manager to re wash dishes with sanitizer wash rinse sanitize method

14-31-5

Detail 22451316

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Used to store raw food. Employee removed food from bag. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 22451320

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef and unwashed broccoli stored In reach in cooler. Employee discarded broccoli. See stop sale

12A-09-4

Detail 22451315

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloves

01B-13-4

Detail 22451323

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncooked broccoli in same container as raw beef employee discarded 3 pieces of broccoli.

31B-02-4

Detail 22451325

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink. Employee restocked Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22451317

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22451322

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22451321

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on prep table.

14-11-5

Detail 22451318

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chip container.

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21995609

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of hoisin sauce. Repeat Violation

22-48-5

Detail 21995608

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager using a no splash formula to sanitize dishes. Manager brought approved sanitizer during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-15-4

Detail 21995603

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple food items throughout kitchen kept in grocery bags. Discussed with manager. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21995600

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken over cut vegetables. Manager moved chicken below. Raw chicken wings over cut vegetables and cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Discussed proper food storage with manager. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 21995604

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 72F on service cart. Manager stated garlic in oil has been out since 1:30pm. Manager moved garlic in oil to cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21995606

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21995607

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-20-4

Detail 21995601

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of hoisin sauce on dry storage shelf. Manager segregated damaged can. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21995605

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two drinks on prep table by cooler. Manager removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21995610

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint.

23-03-4

Detail 21995602

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 21592137

High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of bean paste. One dented can of ketchup. Manager segregated cans. Corrective Action Taken

14-86-1

Detail 21592136

High Priority - Non-food grade container for food. Multiple food items, eggrolls, meats, etc in walk in cooler and freezer stored directly in grocery bags.

08A-20-5

Detail 21592141

High Priority - 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. Manager moved shrimp above chicken. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21592138

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled.

36-37-5

Detail 21592135

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 21592140

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

08B-20-4

Detail 21592139

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two dented cans stored with cans in good condition. Manager segregated dented cans. Corrected On-Site

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 21049554

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed rubbing alcohol, vitamins and other over the counter medications stored on the top shelf over the refrigerated make tables. Operator removed upon request. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21049552

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over produce and prepared ready to eat food. Discussed proper storage. Walk-in refrigerator was rearranged to properly store raw meats. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21049548

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed chicken (44F); chicken (49F); fried rice (51F) on the counter and over-rack of the cook line. The containers were not marked with the time. The operator marked the containers with the time 11am for when the food was placed out. A Tim as a public health control form was emailed to the operator to complete for the items that are not kept in the refrigerator during rush times. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21049551

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles in the hallway. One contained a blue liquid that the operator identified as glass cleaner. The other bottle contained a pinkish liquid that the operator identified as degreaser. The operator used a permanent marker to label the bottles with those names. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21049549

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items in a container on the top shelf over the refrigerated make tables. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21049550

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 2 cleavers stored in the gap between the cold table and the adjacent preparation table. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 21049553

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed boxes from food shipments used to hold container of rice over the cook line.

29-11-4

Detail 21049555

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet cold water shut off below the fixture at the hand washing sink by the front counter. Operator indicates it leaks and shuts off at night. Discussed ensuring it is on during food preparation and service. The operator turned the cold water on at time of use by the inspector. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 20599342

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.meats in walk in cooler and walk in freezer in Togo bags

03D-15-4

Detail 20599347

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Room temperature rice covered, operator separated onto sheet pans and moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20599339

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

14-01-5

Detail 20599338

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice in walk in cooler, operator moved Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20599341

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks on clean food preparation tables. Operator moved them. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20599337

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors in kitchen behind equipment -Walls in kitchen soiled - ceilings in kitchen soiled

08B-47-4

Detail 20599345

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer In walk in cooler In kitchen

33-19-4

Detail 20599336

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

22-08-4

Detail 20599344

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20599340

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

22-16-4

Detail 20599343

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20599346

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation