Jasmine Estates, Pasco County

CHINA TASTE 1

8615 REGENCY PARK BLVD, Jasmine Estates, FL 34668

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Aug 25, 2025
City
Jasmine Estates
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Aug 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 23983160

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 pork not in commercially sealed packing in reach-in freezer to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23983159

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40, spray paint, and medication ointment stored on shelf with dry storage products in back of kitchen. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23983161

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink to the right of the cook line behind the service counter blocked with cardboard boxes and the handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink blocked by a rolling mop bucket. Operator moved and made handwash sinks accessible. Discussed with operator. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23983158

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front of kitchen at handwash sink blocked by boxes. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23983162

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on lift top reach-in cooler on cook line. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23983163

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in between equipment and grease and food debris on side of cooking equipment on cook line and fryer area. Repeat Violation

Jul 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

08A-02-6

Detail 23881007

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on tray over beef in vertical silver freezer, operator moved beef to top Raw chicken on tray over fish in white vertical freezer Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 23881006

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket in 3 compartment sink > 200 ppm,corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

27-06-4

Detail 23880998

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 94F, operator turned heater up. Heated to 108F Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23881008

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls in bulk bagged seasonings, operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23881000

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At lift top cooler on cook line

14-71-4

Detail 23880996

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On gaskets of reach in cooler

12B-07-4

Detail 23881009

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on prep table, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23881002

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 cook, put hat on Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23881005

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen, dish room, walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 23881001

Basic - Food stored on floor. In back of restaurant, multiple buckets of sauce,

23-03-4

Detail 23880997

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler cooler shelves Bottom shelves at prep table in kitchen Handle of freezer doors All cooler gaskets Freezer gasket, at front counter Faucets at 3 compartment sink

08B-39-4

Detail 23880999

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Broccoli taken straight from box and being cut, operator washed all broccoli and put in clean bus tub Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 23881004

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line

21-12-4

Detail 23881003

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, moved to bucket Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23590918

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken on top of bucket of sauce, operator moved chicken to shelf Reach in freezer by 3 compartment sink - trays of raw chicken over pork, ready to eat Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23590917

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by mop bucket , operator moved bucket Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23590916

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of sauce on floor in back of kitchen

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 23372527

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature in vertical freezer on end of cook line, raw chicken over raw beef, operator moved beef to top Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23372529

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (74F - Cold Holding)cut yesterday on counter by reach in cooler, operator moved to walk in cooler, removed from refrigeration 1 hour ago. Shell eggs in tin can on crash cart at cook line, removed from cooler 1 hour ago, moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 23372528

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket in 3 compartment sink > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-03-5

Detail 23372530

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Chicken in bowl in 3 compartment sink , 46 F, operator moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-27-4

Detail 22798755

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bucket in 3 compartment sink > 200 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22798759

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of lid of rice holders Interior if reach in cooler Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22798758

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table , moved to bottom shelf

14-11-5

Detail 22798756

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach in cooler torn, duct taped Repeat Violation

06-03-5

Detail 22798757

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Chicken thawing in running water, 71F, discussed proper thawing with operator, chicken moved to walk in cooler, will be prepped today. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22462895

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw scallops over wontons in glass door cooler by front counter, operator move both to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22462896

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

14-47-4

Detail 22462892

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Styrofoam between cooler and steam table, disintegrated and soiled

23-03-4

Detail 22462893

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers on cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler Reach in freezer gaskets

22-16-4

Detail 22462891

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line

21-12-4

Detail 22462894

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at lift top cooler, moved to bucket Corrected On-Site

Apr 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-03-5

Detail 21922798

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs left on court on cook line, operator moved to cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21922797

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket, broom in front of sink in back of kitchen, operator moved both Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21922795

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.

27-09-4

Detail 21922802

Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Near front counter, faucet will not turn. Operator turned water on Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21922796

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In raw chicken, operator removed Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21922801

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21922799

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on steam table, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-63-4

Detail 21922800

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Unpackaged trays of wontons in freezers in dining room/ waiting area, freezers not locked. Operator locked freezers Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08B-27-4

Detail 21378787

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Egg rolls in baskets that are soiled and rusted in walk in cooler

14-31-5

Detail 21378788

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in to go bag in reach in freezer, operator moved all chicken to food grade bags Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21378790

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand sink by 3 compartment sink, mop bucket moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21378789

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

13-03-4

Detail 21378785

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21378786

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil on floor on cook line, oil put up on shelf Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21378783

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

08B-12-5

Detail 21378784

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in not covered Cooked ribs in reach in freezer not covered

14-17-4

Detail 21378782

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

Apr 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 21010932

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on to start cooking without washing hands after turning water on at hand sink, discussed proper hand washing procedure with operator Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21010930

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over cabbage in walk in cooler, discussed proper food storage with operator Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21010933

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked noodles in walk in cooler, discussed proper food storage with operator Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21010927

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork dumplings 83F, operator reheated now at 166F Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21010926

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

02C-02-5

Detail 21010925

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, beef, cooked noodles, egg rolls, discussed with operator proper date marking Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21010924

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No water at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink, operator turned water on Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21010931

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

13-03-4

Detail 21010934

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21010928

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. All to go boxes and to go containers are not inverted, operator inverted to go boxes and containers Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21010929

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls, chicken in walk in cooler, discussed proper food protection with operator Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Mar 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53B-01-5

Detail 20899022

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-01: Operator has books on premises but no training has been done Admin Complaint

02C-02-5

Detail 20899023

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. Egg rolls Cooked pork Cooked chicken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-01: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20899021

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps at back and side of exterior screen door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-01: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20899019

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-01: Time Extended

25-05-4

Detail 20899018

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food safe bags stored in cardboard boxes heavily soiled with grease. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-01: Time Extended

22-37-4

Detail 20899020

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink next to soiled utensils. Discussed the need to have 3 compartment sink cleaned before it can be used for any food prep or thawing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-01: Time Extended

Dec 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

53B-01-5

Detail 20751230

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20751233

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls Cooked pork Cooked chicken Repeat Violation Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20751237

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was shut off at hand wash sink, operator turned hot water back on Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20751232

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cook line Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20751231

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gaps at back and side of exterior screen door. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20751234

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20751235

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food safe bags stored in cardboard boxes heavily soiled with grease. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20751229

Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice Flour Onions cut Broccoli cut Cooked chicken Egg rolls Discussed the importance of covering all stored food. Operator to cover. Warning

22-37-4

Detail 20751228

Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Chicken thawing in 3 compartment sink next to soiled utensils. Discussed the need to have 3 compartment sink cleaned before it can be used for any food prep or thawing Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20751236

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water. Discussed proper thawing techniques. Explained that food should be placed in a food container so that it can be completely covered and then to have a constant flow of cool water into the container Warning