Taste the World

11555 E Sligh Ave, Seffner, FL 33584

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taste the World appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Taste the World's latest score of 95 sits above the Seffner average of 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Jan 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lashonda Alif **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

50-04-4

Jun 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.License expired 2-1-2024. Owner renewed license over phone, confirmation code 2366074145. License is current and will expire 2-1-2025 **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lashonda Alif **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. License location at a church, changed commissary to approved location on municipal water and waste water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-22-4

50-04-4

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.

25-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spot go containers **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste the World last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste the World on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste the World?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste the World.

How does Taste the World compare to other restaurants in Seffner?

Taste the World most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Seffner average of 84.

Has Taste the World's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Taste the World have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste the World means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taste the World inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste the World is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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