Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

TASTE OF CHINA

8476 SHELDON RD, Town 'n' Country, FL 33615

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
May 12, 2026
City
Town 'n' Country
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.

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

14-31-5

Detail 24570808

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple barbecue pork and cooked chicken are stored inside produce shopping bags in reach in chest freezers.

14-15-4

Detail 24570805

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken wings stored inside cardboard boxes originally used for shipping raw chicken, located inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24570809

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A plastic basin is placed inside hand washing sink near cash register to catch dripping water from faucet. Multiple pairs of gloves and a metal scrub stored inside hand washing sink adjacent to triple sink. Operator remove all items from inside sinks at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24570806

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located adjacent to three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towel towels at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-29-4

Detail 24570802

Basic - Clean in place equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized using three distinct steps. Observed one employee wash a large gray plastic bin in a three compartment sink without sanitizing, and stored outside in a shopping cart at the back of establishment, to dry. Operator rewashed plastic bin at time of inspection and stored inside to dry. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 24570803

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked bbq pork, cooked chicken, and raw chicken not covered inside reach in chest freezer.

16-25-5

Detail 24570807

Basic - Warewashing and drying conducted in outdoor area. Observed one employee wash a large gray plastic bin in a three compartment sink without sanitizing, and stored outside in a shopping cart at the back of establishment, to dry. Operator rewashed plastic bin at time of inspection and stored inside to dry. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 24570804

Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Located at handwashing sink near cash register.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-15-4

Detail 24349632

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken inside cardboard box walk in cooler. Manager removed chicken from box to proper storage Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24349633

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored container employee removed Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 24349634

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 79F

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23475219

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over peeled onions in walk-in cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 23475217

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Small buckets stored in handwash sinks to catch dripping water from faucets at front service counter and in restroom. Operator removed buckets from handwash sinks at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23475220

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23475218

Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Handwash sinks at front service punter and restroom. Repeat Violation

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 23061401

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23061404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of fresh garlic in oil 56 F in reach-in cooler. Operator states that it was stored on cook line and just moved into reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 23061403

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested 200+ppm. Operator diluted with water, test 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23061399

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A container stored in hand wash sink to catch water dripping from faucet at front service counter. Removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23061407

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 various food items in walk-in cooler.

53B-09-4

Detail 23061402

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates showed evidence of modification on training dates and expiration dates. Discussed with operator about new certificate is required for training renewal.

41-17-4

Detail 23061406

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23061398

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At kitchen.

08B-49-4

Detail 23061397

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.

36-68-5

Detail 23061400

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

23-03-4

Detail 23061396

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.

29-11-4

Detail 23061405

Basic - Water leaking from faucet in hand wash sink at front service counter and three compartments sink.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 22599381

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle under prep table by three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22599380

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above the hood system.

12B-07-4

Detail 22599382

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-24-5

Detail 22169845

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground pork stored over spring rolls in reach-in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 22169843

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door reach-in cooler: cooked chicken wing 44 F, krab Rangoon 44 F. Operator moved items to other reach-in cooler. Re temped: cooked chicken wing 42 F, krab Rangoon 43 F. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22169847

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in handwash sink at front counter. Removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22169848

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 various cooked items in walk-in cooler.

36-37-5

Detail 22169846

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

14-11-5

Detail 22169844

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 22169842

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance on cook line.

29-11-4

Detail 22169841

Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at front counter. Repeat Violation

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21688154

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over barbecue sauce in walk-in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 21688150

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 21688155

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container stored in handwash sink at front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21688153

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.

36-37-5

Detail 21688152

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

29-11-4

Detail 21688151

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink at front counter.

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 21197887

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 stored over cooked items in reach-in freezer by back door.

31A-09-4

Detail 21197885

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21197888

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

29-11-4

Detail 21197886

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink in restroom. Repeat Violation

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

10-07-4

Detail 20878625

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 77F, employee discarded water Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20878623

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets Reach in cooler soiled Hood filters

08B-12-5

Detail 20878624

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork in Reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20878626

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash Sink by three compartment sink

Sep 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20484939

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored behind cut peppers in flip top reach-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to front. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 20484944

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Between three compartment sink and handwash sink at dish washing area.

12A-03-4

Detail 20484942

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in prep sink at kitchen. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures.

14-11-4

Detail 20484941

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gasket torn.

36-17-5

Detail 20484947

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Under three compartment sink. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles show water damaged. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 20484940

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20484946

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20484938

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

29-11-4

Detail 20484943

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink by three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 20484945

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site