Ormond-by-the-Sea, Volusia County

CHINA TASTE

1228 OCEAN SHORE BLVD #3, Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL 32176

FoodSeating
Latest violations
15
2 High Priority
Jan 9, 2026
City
Ormond-by-the-Sea
County
Volusia
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.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

08A-17-6

Detail 24291563

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 raw beef in reach in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 24291560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked noodles at 50°f, bean sprouts at 47°f. Operstor voluntarily discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 24291562

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled. -hand held slicer soiled with food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 24291552

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -container stored in handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24291556

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -metal sauce can used to scoop rice.

23-24-4

Detail 24291554

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 24291557

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves at cookline.

21-05-5

Detail 24291553

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth used to cover cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24291551

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in dry storage area.

10-17-4

Detail 24291555

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24291550

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -rolling cart at cookline soiled with old food debris. -exterior of food storage containers soiled. -shelving in dry storage area soiled with food debris. -reach in freezer doors soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 24291558

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 24291561

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg flats and metal sauce cans reused. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 24291559

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -exterior panels of walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

14-17-4

Detail 24291549

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

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 15Total: 21

14-31-5

Detail 23945221

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -garbage bag used to store frozen chicken.

08A-17-6

Detail 23945215

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 raw beef in reach in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 23945224

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken at 45°f in reach in cooler. Operator moved to another cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 23945228

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -soup at 127°f. Less than 2 hours in steam table.

22-02-4

Detail 23945230

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -oversized mixing bowl hanging on wall heavily soiled with food debris, grease.

16-37-1

Detail 23945232

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-01-5

Detail 23945219

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup used to dispense cooked rice.

23-24-4

Detail 23945223

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler by front counter. -microwave door.

14-45-4

Detail 23945220

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -soiled cardboard on top of chest freezer.

21-05-5

Detail 23945214

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -dry cloth used to cover cooked chicken in walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 23945231

Basic - Floors soiled: - grease, debris under fryer. -food debris on walk in cooler floor.

14-69-4

Detail 23945229

Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.reach-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 23945218

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

23-03-4

Detail 23945225

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -exterior of rice cooker has accumulation of food debris. -exterior of chest freezer soiled with food debris. -exterior of food storage containers heavily soiled. -bottom shelf in dry storage area soiled with food debris. -exterior of upright freezers soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 23945234

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

25-32-4

Detail 23945216

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -metal cans.

06-01-5

Detail 23945222

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -shrimp thawed in standing water.

36-50-4

Detail 23945226

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -walk in cooler wall soiled.

14-17-4

Detail 23945217

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

36-30-4

Detail 23945227

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -walls behind three compartment sink with areas of rust.

36-27-5

Detail 23945233

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in back kitchen soiled with oil, grease. -wall behind three compartment sink soiled with food debris.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

22-12-5

Detail 23504159

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

14-31-5

Detail 23504153

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used in direct contact with raw chicken wings in reach in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 23504154

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

08A-17-6

Detail 23504156

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. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23504162

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -utensils stored in handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23504155

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, reach in cooler at cook line. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23504161

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under food storage containers in dry food storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 23504157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. -shelving in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23504158

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

14-17-4

Detail 23504160

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

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-17-6

Detail 23048369

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 raw beef in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23048370

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located next to 3 bay sink. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 23048366

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 23048364

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense corn starch. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23048363

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle soiled.

36-73-4

Detail 23048365

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers, in front of dry food storage shelving and in front of walk in cooler door.

14-69-4

Detail 23048362

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 23048371

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 23048368

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving in prep area soiled either food debris. -buildup of grease and debris on oven. -buildup up of grease and food debris on stainless ledge at end of cookline. -buildup of food debris on table with rice cooker. -exterior of food storage containers for flour and sugar soiled. Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 23048361

Basic - Soiled cardboard used to line top of chest freezers.

08B-12-5

Detail 23048360

Basic - Stored food not covered. -cornstarch Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23048367

Basic - Wall behind 3 bay sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

14-31-5

Detail 22565548

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen egg rolls stored in grocery bags.

03A-02-5

Detail 22565550

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu at 69°f. Out of cooler 2 hours. Operator moved to cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 22565545

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan stored on top of handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22565547

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

14-01-5

Detail 22565549

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22565546

Basic - Employee personal items (shirt) stored on food storage shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22565544

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled Food debris: food storage containers.

36-27-5

Detail 22565543

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind three compartment sink.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

08B-27-4

Detail 22173714

High Priority - Cooked chicken placed back in empty box for raw chicken. Advised operator to reheat chicken to 165°f.

03A-02-5

Detail 22173721

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil at 46°f at cookline. Operator moved back to cooler.

14-01-5

Detail 22173718

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used to dispense cooked rice.

23-24-4

Detail 22173722

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, reach in coolers.

36-73-4

Detail 22173717

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.

14-69-4

Detail 22173720

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22173716

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: shelf at cookline above coolers, wire shelving in walk in cooler, table with rice cooker, shelving in dry storage area, exterior of food storage containers.

22-16-4

Detail 22173715

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

42-03-5

Detail 22173719

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Open container of screws/bolts stored on top of reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-17-6

Detail 21682225

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 raw beef in reach in freezer.

11-27-4

Detail 21682224

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.

11-26-1

Detail 21682231

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21682222

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

23-24-4

Detail 21682223

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler door handles.

36-73-4

Detail 21682227

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer.

42-02-4

Detail 21682229

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.

23-03-4

Detail 21682226

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: shelf above reach in cooler at cookline, wire shelving in walk in cooler, shelving in dry storage area.

22-16-4

Detail 21682230

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

36-27-5

Detail 21682228

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind three compartment sink.

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 21286383

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 raw beef in freezer.

40-06-5

Detail 21286382

Basic - Employee personal items (keys, cellphone) stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21286379

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21286384

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris: oven, shelving at cookline, stove top, handles at hand wash sink, exterior of sugar and salt containers, shelving for dry foods.

32-24-4

Detail 21286385

Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign states bathroom out of order. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21286380

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

06-08-5

Detail 21286381

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 20869934

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 20869930

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

23-24-4

Detail 20869936

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles (cooler lid handle).

40-06-5

Detail 20869931

Basic - Employee cellphone stored in a food preparation area.

36-73-4

Detail 20869927

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind oven, in front of dry storage shelving, walk in cooler floor.

23-03-4

Detail 20869926

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: dry storage shelving.

32-24-4

Detail 20869938

Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign on bathroom says out of order. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20869928

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

25-18-4

Detail 20869933

Basic - Single-service articles stored in restroom.

02D-01-5

Detail 20869929

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, potato flour.

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 20506684

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20506680

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20506688

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken at cook-line at 69°f. Out of cooler 1.5 hours. Operator moved back to cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 20506681

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth at 131°f. Operator turned up unit.

02C-02-5

Detail 20506683

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20506679

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, by dry storage shelf, walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 20506682

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20506685

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled, exterior of reach in coolers.

22-16-4

Detail 20506687

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

36-27-5

Detail 20506686

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind three compartment sink.