China Taste

1228 Ocean Shore Blvd #3, Ormond Beach, FL 32176 · Permanent Food Service · License 7406943

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 75 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 15, 2026

What drove the grade

Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.High priority · no follow-up needed · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection
2 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (3 repeats)
-25
Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul152026

Routine inspection

13 violations found

First visitJul 15, 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.
13 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
  -nonfood-grade containers used to store flour.
  Non-food grade paper used as liner for food container.
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  -cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler.
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic8
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  -chicken thawed in standing water.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  -shrimp in walk in cooler.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  -cloth used to cover cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust.
  -exterior of walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. -oven soiled with grease, food debris. -reach in cooler doors soiled. -exteriors of food storage containers.
  Repeat violation
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  -reach in cooler door handles.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.
  -cut vinegar bottle used as a scoop.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  -by dry food storage shelving.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.