TASTE OF CHINA
8476 SHELDON RD, Tampa, FL 33615
Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TASTE OF CHINA TAMPA INC · License: SEA3912597
TASTE OF CHINA in Tampa, FL has 31 inspections on record with 277 total violations (8.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of January 14, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2019 | Rodent activity | 10:51:00 |
Inspection History (31)
Jan 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Jul 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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May 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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May 3, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
May 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
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May 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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May 2, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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May 1, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 22 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Feb 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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May 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
May 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dec 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Dec 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jun 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Aug 10, 2016 — Routine - Food· 27 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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How Does This Facility Compare?
TASTE OF CHINA has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has TASTE OF CHINA had?
- TASTE OF CHINA has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has TASTE OF CHINA ever been shut down?
- Yes, TASTE OF CHINA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at TASTE OF CHINA?
- The most frequently cited violations at TASTE OF CHINA are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
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