China Taste in Osprey

Last inspected:

1314 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229
Overview

China Taste in Osprey has averaged 7.4 violations per inspection across 11 inspections since January 2022, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been consistently cited, with handwashing and approved food source violations appearing in nearly every inspection. Additional recurring high-priority findings include employee health policy violations (cited 3 times), parasite destruction violations (4 inspections), and time-as-a-control violations (3 inspections). The facility has also received three fire safety citations for locked exit doors in 2023 and 2024. No emergency closures have been issued. The most recent inspection on August 18, 2025 documented 18 violations including one high-priority handwashing violation, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
85Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

China Taste in Osprey: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 7.1 violations / inspection 7.1 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

China Taste in Osprey: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit locked with a bolt style lock. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the rear exit door locked with a bolt style lock. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door locked with bolt style lock. The operator unlocked the door. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

China Taste in Osprey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— 3 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities

China Taste in Osprey: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Taste in Osprey last inspected?
China Taste in Osprey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at China Taste in Osprey?
The most frequently cited violations at China Taste in Osprey are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has China Taste in Osprey had?
China Taste in Osprey has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China Taste in Osprey find?
China Taste in Osprey was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has China Taste in Osprey ever been shut down?
No, China Taste in Osprey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
Has China Taste in Osprey had any fire safety violations?
Yes, China Taste in Osprey has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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