China Taste in Riverview

Last inspected:

13172 Us Hwy 301 S, Riverview, FL 33578
Overview

China Taste in Riverview has operated with severe and persistent compliance failures over its inspection history. The facility was emergency-closed on February 6, 2023 for roach activity. Across 33 inspections since 2016, the facility accumulated 367 violations—averaging 11.1 per inspection, more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 6 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 7 inspections. Management awareness failures and consumer advisory violations recurred across multiple inspections, indicating systemic operational deficiencies. The facility has been subject to 3 formal disciplinary actions totaling $1,360 in fines. Most recent inspections show no improvement: on December 10, 2025, an inspector documented 39 violations including 4 high-priority findings and recommended an administrative complaint; on December 15, 2025, a follow-up inspection found 18 additional violations with the disposition "Call Back - Complied," indicating ongoing non-compliance requiring further corrective action.

Most recent closure: February 6, 2023 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

34Inspections
376Violations
1Closures
$1,360in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

China Taste in Riverview: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 11.1 violations / inspection 11.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

China Taste in Riverview: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for China Taste in Riverview
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 08:16:00

China Taste in Riverview: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,360.00

Disciplinary action history for China Taste in Riverview
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2026000715 $400.00 Dec 10, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
3--2023011649 $800.00 Feb 6, 2023 Tampa
3--2022050314 $160.00 Aug 22, 2022 Miami (Doral)

China Taste in Riverview: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections38 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Partial· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections34 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections63 violations · 47 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections49 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

China Taste in Riverview: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Taste in Riverview last inspected?
China Taste in Riverview was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was China Taste in Riverview last shut down?
China Taste in Riverview was last shut down on February 6, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at China Taste in Riverview?
The most frequently cited violations at China Taste in Riverview are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has China Taste in Riverview had?
China Taste in Riverview has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China Taste in Riverview find?
China Taste in Riverview was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has China Taste in Riverview ever been shut down?
Yes, China Taste in Riverview has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has China Taste in Riverview faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, China Taste in Riverview has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,360.00 in fines.
How much has China Taste in Riverview been fined?
China Taste in Riverview has been fined a total of $1,360.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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