VENICE, Sarasota County

CHINA TASTE

329 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE, FL 34292

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Nov 2, 2023
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
6

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.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 22418685

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw products. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22418692

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22418687

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the mop sink blocked by a container of rice. The operator moved the container of rice from the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22418688

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at the handwash sink in the prep area. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22418691

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in the prep area. The operator provided soap for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22418686

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried wontons and cooked chicken prepared on site held over 24 hours with no date mark. The operator placed a correct date on the above products. Corrected On-Site

14-71-4

Detail 22418689

Basic - Duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22418693

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed a plastic container of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22418683

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the mop sink. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22418684

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler door gasket soiled with a black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22418690

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed corn starch, flour, and sugar not covered in the dry storage area. The operator covered the above products. Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 22133731

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris.

31B-02-4

Detail 22133738

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the prep area.

53B-05-5

Detail 22133730

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 22133727

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal container with no handle used as a scoop for rice in the kitchen.

14-05-4

Detail 22133732

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard egg trays used as a shelf liner for containers of sauce.

14-09-4

Detail 22133733

Basic - Cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable throughout the kitchen.

14-71-4

Detail 22133728

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 22133737

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating in the food prep area. The employee moved to the dining room. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22133739

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets of soy sauce stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

33-38-4

Detail 22133740

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels near the back of the kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 22133734

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gasket on the walk in cooler door.

14-20-4

Detail 22133736

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep table shelves throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22133729

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22133735

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in the prep area. The operator placed the frozen shrimp under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21884381

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of chemicals stored next to food contact equipment on a prep table in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the chemicals. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21884384

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the two hand sinks in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels for the hand sinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 21884378

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.

14-71-4

Detail 21884382

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair the faucet at the mop sink. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21884385

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 21884383

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as shelf liner on prep table shelves in the kitchen.

21-11-4

Detail 21884379

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil in the kitchen. Operator discarded the solution and filled a new bucket of chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21884380

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked chicken and cut vegetables not covered in the walk in cooler. Operator covered the food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

12A-20-4

Detail 21345697

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap after handling raw chicken. Immediately notified operator and employee properly washed hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing protocols. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 21345696

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink missing vacuum breaker.

12A-03-4

Detail 21345692

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink. Educated operator in proper hand washing protocols. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21345700

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in prep area. Operator supplied sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21345690

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop for sliced onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed bowl from onions. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21345695

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

14-71-4

Detail 21345693

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair faucet in mop sink. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21345694

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken stored on floor in walk in. Operator properly stored chicken. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21345698

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21345699

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 21345691

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door not self closing. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21345701

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored inverted. Operator properly stored containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21345702

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken, beef, and cut vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered all above food products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21345703

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing at room temperature. Operator placed fish under cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Jan 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 20773758

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

31A-09-4

Detail 20773752

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rice bucket stored in front of hand wash sink. Operator removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20773762

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food like build up on reach in door handles. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20773750

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic style ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20773760

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple tiles in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20773753

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards heavily grooved. Repeat Violation

14-71-4

Detail 20773756

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape to secure fitting at mop sink. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20773759

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in multiple cabinet freezers. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20773757

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in flour.

21-04-4

Detail 20773754

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

23-03-4

Detail 20773763

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 20773761

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door not self closing. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20773764

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted to go containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20773755

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and cut vegetables not covered in prep area and Walk in Cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 19

08A-20-5

Detail 20525593

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored together same shelf. Operator rearranged cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20525587

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave across from cook line above hot station soiled. can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20525583

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with utensils in sink, blocked by garbage can. Operator removed utensils and moved garbage can. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20525585

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls confirmed by operator , more than 24 hours.

23-24-4

Detail 20525590

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on handles at roll top across from cook line. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20525599

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple ceiling tiles acoustic style. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20525595

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20525582

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards heavily grooved on cook line.

14-71-4

Detail 20525594

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair faucet at mop sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 20525588

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee confirmed beverages on prep shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20525589

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items on floor in Walk in Cooler, vegetables, sauces. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

33-19-4

Detail 20525591

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground at dumpster pad.

14-69-4

Detail 20525597

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in multiple cabinet freezers. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 20525600

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

23-03-4

Detail 20525586

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. observed shelves in dry storage soiled. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 20525584

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 20525596

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door broken, not able to self close.

25-06-4

Detail 20525592

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted to go containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20525598

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut vegetables, sauces in Walk in Cooler not covered. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation