China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

876 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Overview

China Taste FL Inc in Tarpon Springs has accumulated 325 violations across 25 inspections since 2022, averaging 13 violations per inspection—more than 2.5 times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received three administrative complaint recommendations (January 2025, April 2024, December 2023), indicating repeated serious violations requiring formal state enforcement. High-priority violations dominate the record: hand washing and proper hand/arm washing appeared in 13 of the 25 inspections; management awareness violations in 8 inspections; employee health policy violations in 5 inspections; and shell stock handling requirements in 6 inspections. Food contact surface violations and consumer advisory failures each appeared in 10+ inspections, indicating systemic issues with equipment maintenance and allergen/contamination communication. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 documented 15 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces) and was closed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
325Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 13 violations / inspection 13 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections38 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections40 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection17 violations · 14 high priority
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs?
The most frequently cited violations at China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs had?
China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs find?
China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on November 17, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
No, China Taste Fl INC in Tarpon Springs 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 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.

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