China Taste in Tampa
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13887 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635China Taste in Tampa has a persistent record of employee health and handwashing violations. Across 23 inspections dating from 2022 to October 2025, the facility accumulated 172 total violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations and proper hand/arm washing violations appeared in at least 10 of the most recent 8 inspections reviewed, indicating a recurring systemic issue with staff hygiene practices and health protocols. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 1, 2025 documented 30 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, proper hand/arm washing, parasite destruction, and toxic substance control, with disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Taste in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
China Taste in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections33 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Taste in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Taste in Tampa last inspected?
- China Taste in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Taste in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Taste in Tampa are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has China Taste in Tampa had?
- China Taste in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Taste in Tampa find?
- China Taste in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Taste in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, China Taste in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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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