China Taste
4276 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805067
What drove the grade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection1 intermediate, 1 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed hand wash sink at back of kitchen with dirty pans and utensils in it. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed marinating chicken on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler not properly covered.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.