East Lake, Pinellas County

EASTERN CHINA TASTE INC

658 E LAKE RD, East Lake, FL 34685

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 17, 2026
City
East Lake
County
Pinellas
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 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-73-4

Detail 24521118

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind fixed equipment Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24521116

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil reside on shelving near 3 compartment sink

08B-12-5

Detail 24521117

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler prepared onions Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24521115

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from the original container

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 24258532

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over ready to eat foods. Operator relocated beef during inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 24258530

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs rolls 46Fcold hold. Operator moved them to freezer for quick cool. Other items in cooler at proper temperature Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 24258533

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Shrimp, cooked chicken and cooked dumplings in walk in cooler no date. Operator was able to determine when the foods were made and dated accordingly. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24258531

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 24258534

Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepped vegetables in walk in cooler not covered. Discussed the importance of of covering all foods in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23673122

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. Operator rearranged unit to gain compliance Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23673125

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut greens 53F cold held in refrigeration unit over the wells of the upper unit. Operation moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

14-05-4

Detail 23673123

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Rear of establishment on chest freezers. Discussed that cardboard can not be used on food contact surfaces due to it being porous and unable to properly clean and sanitize.

13-03-4

Detail 23673127

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

08B-12-5

Detail 23673124

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler prepared onions not covered, operator covered onions during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23673126

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table on cook line

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23493953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 23493950

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23493951

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade

02C-02-5

Detail 23493949

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23493948

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets stored on floor. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23493952

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Repeat Violation

Jun 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22940854

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies near mop sink 1 fly near 3 compartment sink

08A-20-5

Detail 22940850

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw shrimp and raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22940849

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 paper form HR 5030-104. Sign is now hanging in kitchen Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 22940857

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches near mop sink. Operator discarded and sanitizer area. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22940851

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef nit wearing hair restraint. Hat was then put on Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22940856

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 22940858

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce stored on floor. Operator moved sauce Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22940847

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching flour and uncooked rice. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22940853

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with paper form 5030-105. Poster is now hanging on wall Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22940848

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of rice not covered. Discussed with operator and operator covered rice. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22940855

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen noodles thawing on top of freezer. Operator moved noodles to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22940852

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in container not labeled. Operator labeled container Corrected On-Site

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-07-4

Detail 22360452

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Antacids stored on shelf above reach in line cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 22360448

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over unwashed pears and oranges. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22360453

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shrimp over wontons and cooked chicken. Items moved. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22360447

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken 86f, sitting on work table. Item put in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22360454

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22360449

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for thawing shrimp. Item moved.

08B-38-4

Detail 22360451

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce and seasoning in bucket on floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22360450

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22096919

High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in kitchen area Priority: High Priority

08A-05-6

Detail 22096888

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked chicken wings in walk in Priority: High Priority

22-02-4

Detail 22096896

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black tar build up on can opener Priority: Intermediate

14-01-5

Detail 22096889

Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In fried rice bowl with no handle Priority: Basic

23-24-4

Detail 22096917

Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cook line reach ins Priority: Basic

14-09-4

Detail 22096890

Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Priority: Basic

40-06-5

Detail 22096921

Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bottle and car keys and phone on clean prep surface Priority: Basic

35B-01-4

Detail 22096920

Basic - Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door Priority: Basic

21-04-4

Detail 22096891

Basic - Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back prep area Operator removed Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

22-08-4

Detail 22096897

Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 22096899

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line Underneath microwave Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

33-31-5

Detail 22096918

Basic - Observed: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken equipment in kitchen Priority: Basic

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-02-6

Detail 21513646

High Priority - -Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in chest freezer in back kitchen - reviewed proper food storage with operator -Raw animal food ( raw chicken ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( containers of sauces ) in walk in cooler - employee rearranged food Repeat Violation

22-48-5

Detail 21513642

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. - employee purchased correct sanitizer during inspection - reviewed proper set up of triple sink with operator Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21513644

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at employee restroom hand wash sink - operator added soap for use Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21513641

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - operator turned on the hot water for the employee restroom hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21513647

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom

08B-49-4

Detail 21513643

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food -Containers of ice cream in reach in freezer with food for the public - employee placed ice cream in containers segregated from food for restaurant Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21513649

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer lids with rusted surfaces in back kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 21513645

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled shelf under microwave

29-08-4

Detail 21513648

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Low velocity of water at employee restroom hand wash sink - operator increased velocity of water flow to allow for proper hand washing Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21513650

Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables, raw chicken ) not covered in walk in cooler - employee covered food Corrected On-Site

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-52-4

Detail 21129807

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed towels in a bucket of water with 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer for bleach used as sanitizer. The solution was remixed and measures 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21129805

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and beef stored on the walk-in refrigerator shelves over cooked items, noodles, and sauces. Operator rearranged to place the chicken on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-28-4

Detail 21129808

High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed bleach for laundry and cleaning present. Discussed using bleach that is labeled for use for sanitizer on food surfaces.

12B-07-4

Detail 21129806

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a tea pot and 3 drink containers on a preparation table with a container of prepared broccoli. Drinks removed from the table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21129804

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dirt and debris buildup on the floor under equipment

23-03-4

Detail 21129803

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease and debris buildup on the shelves over the preparation line across from the wok ranges and shelves throughout the facility.

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-02-6

Detail 20842519

High Priority - Raw animal food ( pork) stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.- manager rearranged foods Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 20842514

High Priority - Stop Sale. Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment - -containers of Chicken flavor soup base with MSG as an ingredient and easy to use container of MSG at cook line with "no MSG "listed on menu Admin Complaint

53A-10-4

Detail 20842512

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. When asked about proper set up of triple sink , Person in charge stated incorrect order - reviewed the proper order of triple sink set up wash , rinse, sanitize and air dry

02C-02-5

Detail 20842513

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

12B-12-5

Detail 20842515

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container at cook line Repeat Violation

52-12-4

Detail 20842511

Basic - Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment - -containers of Chicken flavor soup base with MSG as an ingredient and easy to use container of MSG at cook line with "no MSG "listed on menu Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 20842518

Basic - Food stored on floor.buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler and food storage area Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 20842517

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues in back kitchen area

08B-12-5

Detail 20842516

Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables, minced garlic ) not covered in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation