Chan Garden Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 2, 2023
17
Score
The inspection history at Chan Garden Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Aug 2, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Chan Garden Restaurant dates to Aug 2, 2023.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 28 violations lately compared to roughly 13 violations before.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Key Largo restaurant, which scores around 69. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
21
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (97F - Hot Holding) at the cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee reheated rice. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observing Jinlin Li manager certificate expired on 07/09/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area. Also soiled food containers. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored inside hand wash sink next to cook line. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. Provided form during inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,chicken,crispy chicken and shrimp not date marked, as per Manager over 24 hours. Manager dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed in kitchen area, Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed dishwasher not working. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork container stored on floor next to walk in cooler door, employee moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F next to rice warmer, employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in units at the cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler to right side at the cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken and steak not covered in walk in cooler, Manager covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) container in preparation table, Manager moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the kitchen area. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified in rack next to cook line. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in 2 units at the cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in sauces,rice and sugar containers, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the white refrigerator shell eggs over sauces packed in the establishment
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at ambient temperature pasta 77F. Operator moved the pasta into the walk in cooler. Observed pork at ambient temperature in the kitchen pork (63F - Cold Holding). Operator moved the pork into the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the dishwashing area hand wash sink blocked by garbage cans **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink used to store a white plastic bucket
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the kitchen reach in cooler handles soilef **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed the use of soiled cardboard used to line the lower shelf of the kitchen
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soy sauce stored on the floor of the storage area Observed the pork container stored on the floor of the kitchen
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup by the entrance to the walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cutting blade of can opener soiled Observed the doors of the kitchen reach in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of cardboard rice containers stored on the floor of the restaurant seating area. Observed in the kitchen black containers not inverted. Operator inverted the containers. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chan Garden Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chan Garden Restaurant on file is from Aug 2, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chan Garden Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chan Garden Restaurant.
How does Chan Garden Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Key Largo?
Chan Garden Restaurant most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Key Largo average of 69.
Has Chan Garden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chan Garden Restaurant have averaged around 28 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chan Garden Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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