CHINA TASTE

Name: CHINA TASTE
Address: 8421 TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34243, US
Rating: 58.9

8421 TUTTLE AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34243

License #5104559

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58.9 Grade F / 100

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CHINA TASTE in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 35 total violations — 8 critical, 9 major, 18 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 6, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance.
[14-31-5] 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.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.
[08A-02-6] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[14-17-4] 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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] 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.
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the triple sink with containers in the well.
[14-31-5] 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.
[08A-02-6] 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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
[14-17-4] 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.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-02-5] 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.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without hair restraints.
[23-03-4] 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.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the automatic close.
[08A-02-6] 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.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink next to the triple sink with containers in the well.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusty and pitted shelves below the prep tables in the back kitchen storing food.
[14-31-5] 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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vents throughout kitchen.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the guest restroom.
[08B-38-4] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black mold like substance.
[14-17-4] 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.

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