China Taste in Sarasota
Last inspected:
3800 S Tamiami Trl Ste 26a, Sarasota, FL 34239China Taste in Sarasota has recorded 25 inspections with 214 total violations, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection—significantly more than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive throughout the inspection history, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 8 of the most recent 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 7 of 8, and food contact surface violations in all 8 recent inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A complaint-based inspection on March 10, 2026 identified 24 violations including 6 high-priority findings (management awareness, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting), resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. An earlier administrative complaint was recommended on February 18, 2025. The facility has received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Taste in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
China Taste in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023068145 | $160.00 | Dec 4, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
China Taste in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Taste in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Taste in Sarasota last inspected?
- China Taste in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at China Taste in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Taste in Sarasota are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has China Taste in Sarasota had?
- China Taste in Sarasota has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Taste in Sarasota find?
- China Taste in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has China Taste in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, China Taste in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has China Taste in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, China Taste in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has China Taste in Sarasota been fined?
- China Taste in Sarasota has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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