Brooksville, Hernando County

CHINA TASTE

19328 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 2, 2026
City
Brooksville
County
Hernando
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 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24451921

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready-to eat sauce and raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat sauce in walk-in cooler. 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 stored over raw pork and beef not in original packaging. Discussed proper organization with operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24451920

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked Peas and Carrots (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (48F - Cold Holding); Noodles (52F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (49F - Cold Holding); Chicken (49F - Cold Holding); Tofu (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line across from woks. Operator started to ice products down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

35A-02-7

Detail 24111480

High Priority - 5 live small flying insects found in kitchen near three compartment sink and handwash sink. Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 24111482

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of soy sauce dented at the seam. Issued stop sale. Operator discarded. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24111478

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Wontons (97F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator removed to have items reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24111481

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with stacked buckets. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 24111479

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans stored with other cans on dry storage shelf. Issued stop sale. Warning

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-48-5

Detail 23743315

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. Operator using incorrect bleach, operator went to store to purchase correct bleach by the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23743317

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 chicken stored over raw beef and raw beef stored over ready-to eat pork. All products frozen, but not in hermetically sealed packaging. Discussed proper storage with operator.

22-38-5

Detail 23743316

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator using unapproved sanitizer (incorrect bleach). Operator went to store and has approved sanitizer by the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 23468130

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (71F - Cold Holding) on cook line made on Sunday. Operator discarded. Discussed proper temperature with operator on time/temperature control for safety food item.

03A-02-5

Detail 23468131

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (71F - Cold Holding) on cook line made on Sunday. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Discussed proper temperature with operator on time/temperature control for safety food item.

31B-03-4

Detail 23468132

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator placed soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

50-17-3

Detail 22684687

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

11-27-4

Detail 22684680

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 DBPR HR Form 5030-104

31A-11-4

Detail 22684686

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop stored in rear hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22684682

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near service counter

02C-02-5

Detail 22684685

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22684683

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauce buckets on Walk-in-Cooler floor Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22684681

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line, Reach-in-Freezer in storage area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22684684

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pans of sugar uncovered in dry storage area

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 22339808

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and chicken above carrots in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 22339804

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 form.

31A-09-4

Detail 22339809

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to multiple five gallon buckets blocking access. Operator moved buckets Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22339806

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bags being stored in hand sink in dish area. Hand sink near rear door has wok ladle and plastic jug inside. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22339807

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22339798

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, keys on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22339800

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

36-73-4

Detail 22339801

Basic - Floor under cooks line equipment, three compartment sink and storage racks soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22339799

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour in dry storage and soy sauce in walk in cooler on floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22339802

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of cooks line soiled Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22339805

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

06-01-5

Detail 22339803

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in rack at room temperature. No longer frozen solid. Operator moved to cooler. Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 21765811

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of soy sauce

22-48-5

Detail 21765805

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. Using bleach for dishes that does not state for dishes on label. Operator purchased approved sanitizer before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-86-1

Detail 21765814

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under cooked chicken, operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21765813

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cream cheese in walk in cooler, operator moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21765802

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used as rice scoop in bulk rice in back prep area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-20-4

Detail 21765804

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 4 cans of soy sauce dented at seam. See stop sale

35A-03-4

Detail 21765812

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under fryer Approx 10 dead roaches on cans of soy sauce, cans were dented, see stop sale 1 dead roach under prep table area , operator removed dead roaches and sanitized area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21765807

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open canned beverage on lift top cooler, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21765803

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on lift top cooler, operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21765809

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line

10-17-4

Detail 21765808

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

23-03-4

Detail 21765810

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler

42-01-4

Detail 21765806

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stood up to dry Corrective Action Taken

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 21624166

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in reach in freezer in to go bags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21624167

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21624168

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21624165

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 21622290

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in reach in freezer in to go bags Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 21622293

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -23 on wall behind wok station -8 on ledge under wok station -6 under prep table next to upright freezer across from 3 compartment sink -1 live on prep table next to rice cooker -16 in crumb catcher under wok station -4 live inside the bin of rice Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: 2 live roaches in high of vertical freezer . Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 21622291

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead on floor at back wall -12 dead under upright freezer across from 3 compartment sink -2 dead in upright freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: 2 dead roaches on floor in front of vert freezer, operator picked up Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 21622288

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21622289

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21622292

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-09: Time Extended

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 16

22-48-5

Detail 21619753

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. Operator found the proper bleach for food contact surfaces and dishes Corrected On-Site Warning

14-31-5

Detail 21619750

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in reach in freezer in to go bags Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21619748

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked noodles in reach in cooler Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21619756

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -23 on wall behind wok station -8 on ledge under wok station -6 under prep table next to upright freezer across from 3 compartment sink -1 live on prep table next to rice cooker -16 in crumb catcher under wok station -4 live inside the bin of rice Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21619745

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bin of rice with 4 live cockroaches in it Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21619746

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 compartment sink has bucket stored in it, bucket removed Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21619747

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

53B-05-5

Detail 21619751

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 21619754

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soy sauce can used to scoop rice, can removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21619758

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21619749

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -5 dead on floor at back wall -12 dead under upright freezer across from 3 compartment sink -2 dead in upright freezer Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21619752

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

14-11-5

Detail 21619744

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21619755

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under cooking equipment Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21619743

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

14-17-4

Detail 21619757

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

Jun 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 21049404

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/

02C-02-5

Detail 21049407

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried egg rolls , General chicken, steak strips operator dated food in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21049405

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced bowls with scoop. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21049403

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation staff Hot tea maker and cups. Employee beverages removed from food prep area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21049406

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil cooking oil was removed from floor Corrected On-Site

Aug 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 20407239

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 over raw pork in stand up freezer. Discussed proper food storage with manager.

22-02-4

Detail 20407243

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two door stand up freezer interior soiled. Reach in cooler at cooks line soiled.

36-37-5

Detail 20407238

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

36-34-5

Detail 20407237

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20407247

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dry storage shelf over dry goods.

40-06-5

Detail 20407246

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys above prep table. Manager removed items. Keys on dry storage shelf above dry goods. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 20407236

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by triple sink.

51-18-6

Detail 20407242

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 20407241

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

25-32-4

Detail 20407245

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg trays reused to put pots and pans on top of. Manager discarded all egg trays. Milk jug used as scoop. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20407240

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager moved all wet wiping cloths to sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 20407244

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At <25ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site