China Taste in Tampa
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4711 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611China Taste in Tampa has operated under Hillsborough County DBPR oversight for at least 3 years with a compliance record significantly above state averages. The facility has recorded 23 inspections with 190 total violations, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection — more than 60 percent higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared in 11 of the 23 inspections, with recurring findings in hand washing (cited in at least 6 inspections), chemical storage (cited in at least 7 inspections), and consumer advisory (cited in at least 11 inspections). Other high-priority violations include employee health policy, food contact surface sanitation, approved food sources, and shell stock requirements. The facility received a formal warning on December 27, 2023 after an inspection documented 3 high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 documented 12 violations including a high-priority hand washing violation and high-priority chemical storage violation; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
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 (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 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 March 16, 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, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has China Taste in Tampa had?
- China Taste in Tampa has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 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 March 16, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority 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 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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.
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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.
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