Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor

Last inspected:

658 E Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
Overview

Eastern China Taste Inc in Palm Harbor has accumulated 193 violations across 19 inspections since 2022, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy and proper hand washing violations are endemic to the facility, appearing in 13 of the 19 inspections on record. High-priority violations dominated the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025, which documented employee health policy failures, hand washing violations, and employee health reporting deficiencies. A disciplinary action with $200 in fines was issued. A fire safety violation for a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented on June 25, 2018. The facility has not been emergency-closed. All recent inspection dispositions show "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," indicating compliance callbacks were not required following the violations found.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

20Inspections
197Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 9.9 violations / inspection 9.9 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2022008720 $200.00 Feb 7, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Class K inside closed employee restroom in back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor last inspected?
Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor?
The most frequently cited violations at Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor had?
Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor find?
Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
No, Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor been fined?
Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Eastern China Taste INC in Palm Harbor operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: China Taste (2018).

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