SARASOTA, Manatee County

CHINA TASTE

8421 TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Apr 6, 2026
City
SARASOTA
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 6, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 24492976

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 24492977

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and in the reach in coolers. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 24492979

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24492983

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded and cooked chicken stored in the freezer and not date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24492978

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

13-04-4

Detail 24492980

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-03-4

Detail 24492981

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24492982

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and food debris built up. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24492975

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Jan 28, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 24331627

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 24331626

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and in the reach in coolers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 24331621

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24331622

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the triple sink with containers in the well. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 24331618

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24331619

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded and cooked chicken stored in the freezer and not date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24331620

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

13-04-4

Detail 24331623

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 24331617

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the Open to public and operating at time of inspection. back door. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 24331625

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24331624

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and food debris built up. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24331628

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 23894073

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 23894074

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in cooler and in the reach in coolers.

12A-09-4

Detail 23894080

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23894081

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the triple sink with containers in the well. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23894072

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the guest restroom. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23894069

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23894078

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded and cooked chicken stored in the freezer and not date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23894082

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

13-03-4

Detail 23894077

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23894070

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the Open to public and operating at time of inspection. back door. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23894079

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters and dripping onto shelving and stovetop. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23894071

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23894075

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with rust and food debris built up.

36-27-5

Detail 23894076

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Dec 16, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 23427024

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 23427027

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in freezer and in the reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 23427026

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

22-31-4

Detail 23427015

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23427018

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed breaded and cooked chicken stored in the freezer and not date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat.

36-34-5

Detail 23427016

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

40-06-5

Detail 23427023

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored above food preparation tables. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23427017

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23427021

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the Open to public and operating at time of inspection. back door. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 23427020

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from the ceiling and walls of the hood onto equipment and food. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23427019

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters and dripping onto shelving and stovetop. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23427025

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23427022

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 23114987

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty equipment and then handling clean equipment and ready to eat food without washing hands. Repeat Violation

14-31-5

Detail 23114997

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 23114995

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in freezer and in the reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 23114994

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23114989

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab wontons, cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked in the freezer and ready to eat.

36-34-5

Detail 23114996

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

40-06-5

Detail 23114992

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored above food preparation tables.

13-03-4

Detail 23115000

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.

36-73-4

Detail 23114993

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily soiled greasy and food debris on floors under all cooking equipment under cooks line. Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 23114991

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the open back door. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 23114988

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from the ceiling and walls of the hood onto equipment and food. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23114990

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters and dripping onto shelving and stovetop. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23114986

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23114999

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance.

02D-01-5

Detail 23114998

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food items, flour, sugar, corn starch, rice, removed from original packaging and not labeled. Repeat Violation

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 22744836

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling dirty equipment and then handling clean equipment and ready to eat food without washing hands. Repeat Violation

14-31-5

Detail 22744844

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in the walk in and reach in coolers using non food grade bags. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 22744839

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over ready to eat food in the walk in freezer and in the reach in coolers. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 22744841

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.

02C-02-5

Detail 22744833

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

14-01-5

Detail 22744837

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup used for scooping flour without a handle.

36-34-5

Detail 22744834

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

36-03-4

Detail 22744840

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tiles missing, broken and exposing a hole under the triple sink.

36-73-4

Detail 22744830

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily soiled greasy and food debris on floors under all cooking equipment under cooks line.

08B-36-4

Detail 22744835

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed open bags of flour, sugar, rice, stored next to the open back door.

36-68-5

Detail 22744832

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping from the ceiling and walls of the hood onto equipment and food.

22-08-4

Detail 22744831

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed heavily soiled microwave handle, exterior and interior soiled with dried on food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 22744838

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters and dripping onto shelving and stovetop. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22744843

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.

02D-01-5

Detail 22744842

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food items, flour, sugar, corn starch, rice, removed from original packaging and not labeled. Repeat Violation

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-13-4

Detail 22565032

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees engaging in food preparation both raw and ready to eat without hand wash or gloves. Repeat Violation

14-31-5

Detail 22565031

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags being used in the reach in freezers and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

08A-02-6

Detail 22565026

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw meat and chicken stored over ready to eat food in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22565024

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22565029

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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all.

31B-03-4

Detail 22565028

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand-wash sinks. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22565033

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food prepared on site without date marks and over 24 hours in walk in cooler and reach in freezers. Repeat Violation

36-06-4

Detail 22565030

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed heavily soiled cardboard used on the shelf under the prep table and the shelf under the soup area. It has not been changed daily. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22565027

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled and dusty ceiling vent over the reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22565023

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters with grease buildup over the wok cooking area.

02D-01-5

Detail 22565025

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice removed from original packaging and not labeled or covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jun 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

03B-15-5

Detail 22075073

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tempura chicken at 62 degrees and tempura shrimp at 63 degrees held in the reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator stated food was cooked yesterday and was held in this cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22075071

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. Observed raw sliced beef stored over raw ground pork and raw ground pork stored over fish. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22075076

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tempura chicken at 62 degrees and tempura shrimp at 63 degrees held in the reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator stated food was cooked yesterday and was held in this cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-38-5

Detail 22075079

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Observed tempura chicken at 62 degrees and tempura shrimp at 63 degrees held in the reach in cooler next to fryer. Operator stated food was cooked yesterday and was held in this cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22075080

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. Emailed documents to operator.

11-26-1

Detail 22075074

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. Emailed documents to operator.

14-01-5

Detail 22075072

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoops in rice and flour without handles.

36-34-5

Detail 22075068

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

13-03-4

Detail 22075075

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

36-73-4

Detail 22075070

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris under cooking area and kitchen tables.

08B-38-4

Detail 22075069

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed watermelons stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed oil stored on floor in kitchen and broccoli. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22075077

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled and greasy hoods and filters dripping over cooking station.

02D-01-5

Detail 22075078

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cashews, green onions, peanuts, sesame seeds,

May 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

14-31-5

Detail 22019451

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags use to store food in the freezer and walk-in. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Time Extended

11-27-4

Detail 22019449

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed documents to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22019454

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. Emailed documents to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 22019452

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks on food prepared over 24 hours. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22019450

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam scooping container in flour and rice without a handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22019455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents over the food prep table soiled and dusty. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22019456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food on cook's line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22019453

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed soiled and mold like substance on gaskets in reach in under salad station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-25: Time Extended

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 22

12A-13-4

Detail 22003502

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees without gloves or handwashing while engaging in food preparation. Warning

14-31-5

Detail 22003508

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood-grade bags use to store food in the freezer and walk-in. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22003517

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken at 71F at over 3 hours on counter next to sauté station. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22003499

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken being held on counter @ 71F at 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22003507

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. Emailed documents to operator. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22003510

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with rice cooker on milk crate and broom and not accessible. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22003519

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from prep area next to 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator the necessity of reinstalling the handwashing sink back into the original location. Warning

32-11-5

Detail 22003504

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in unisex bathroom. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22003516

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. Emailed documents to operator. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22003514

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22003509

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks on food prepared over 24 hours. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22003506

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door does not self close completely. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22003511

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam scooping container in flour and rice without a handle. Warning

36-06-4

Detail 22003498

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor in front of oven, on the metro shelves and under the soup area on a shelf. Warning

36-36-4

Detail 22003500

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles. 1 in the storage room and 1 over the triple sinks. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22003512

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents over the food prep table soiled and dusty. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22003515

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on shelves next to food on preparation tables. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 22003503

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food on cook's line. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22003505

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed soiled and mold like substance on gaskets in reach in under salad station. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22003518

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled microwave inside and out. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 22003501

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door open, not self closing and gap at bottom of door. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22003513

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice removed from original packaging and not labeled. Warning

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 21298252

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed green beans in reach-in cooler with non-food grade paper lining the container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21298248

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready-to-eat cabbage and raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler on cook line and raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21298251

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 200ppm. Operator made new solution that read at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 21298247

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21298243

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink with plastic wrap container on top of sink and strainer stored in sink. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21298249

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in the walk-in cooler without date marks. Discussed with operator date marking requirements. Operator placed dates. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-18-4

Detail 21298244

Basic - Drain cover missing underneath triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21298246

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

23-03-4

Detail 21298250

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of food debris and grease. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 21298245

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Operator shut door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

May 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 7Total: 7

36-34-5

Detail 21070625

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on vents in kitchen between woks and rear hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 21070623

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover under triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 21070626

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on Reachin Cooler handle on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21070622

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately a 1/2 " gap under screen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 21070620

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior rear door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 21070624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken defrosting in triple sink without water running. Cook turned on water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Observed chicken in sink without running water.m Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 21070621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Walkin Cooler fan covers with dust buildup. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-09: Time Extended

May 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21066115

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding Garlic in oil 67F, Pork 47F, Shrimp 46F, Chicken 48F. Cook moved to freezer. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21066117

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed no proof of training for Chang You Chen, and Xigo Fan Zheng. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21066121

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black substance on vents in kitchen between woks and rear hand washing sink. Warning

29-18-4

Detail 21066120

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed no drain cover under triple sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

14-71-4

Detail 21066122

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on Reachin Cooler handle on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21066112

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed approximately a 1/2 " gap under screen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

14-38-4

Detail 21066116

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic container on storage shelf. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21066113

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil tub on floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 21066118

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior rear door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21066114

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken defrosting in triple sink without water running. Cook turned on water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

36-50-4

Detail 21066119

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Walkin Cooler fan covers with dust buildup. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21066123

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice and cornstarch bins not labeled. Warning

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 12Total: 21

12A-18-4

Detail 20851443

High Priority - Employee dried hands on a soiled towel after washing. Instructed manager and employee on the correct hand washing protocol..

50-17-2

Detail 20851460

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-04-5

Detail 20851441

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the beef below the vegetables. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20851444

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut and washed vegetables in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the vegetables. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20851449

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. Raw chicken removed from the commercial package stored over raw pork in the stand up reach in freezer in the back of the kitchen. Employee placed the chicken below the pork. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 20851447

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed their hand in a bucket of water. Employee removed the bucket. Instructed manager and employee on the correct hand washing protocol..

31B-02-4

Detail 20851445

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Manager placed paper towels at the hand washing sinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20851454

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sinks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 20851450

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at both hand washing sinks in the kitchen. Manager turned the water on at both hand washing sinks. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 20851456

Basic - Drain cover missing. Drain under the three compartment sink.

14-71-4

Detail 20851446

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Handles on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the tape. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20851459

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20851455

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line and the walk in cooler torn.

35B-01-4

Detail 20851442

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20851457

Basic - Food stored on floor. Several containers of food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed the items on a shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20851453

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed all towels.

38-07-4

Detail 20851458

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing on the cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 20851452

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Shelves under all preparation tables soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

35B-03-4

Detail 20851451

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit of the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20851440

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing in standing water. Manager placed the pork under running water. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 20851448

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Manager placed all soiled towels in the dirty linen. Corrected On-Site