China Garden

35983 Us Hwy 27 N Ste E, Haines City, FL 33844

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at China Garden stretching back to 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which China Garden's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing containers in hand washing sink.

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked chicken wings. The manager was able to determine the time and marked the time. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep table and large flip top reach in cooler across from the cook line. The knife was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Rice spoon in water at 83F. Next to the rice cooker. The water was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 11, 2024

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of Oil on floor of cook line. Operator picked oil up and put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease and food debris on grease trap.

33-20-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour In ware washing area.

02D-01-5

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of lids for Duck Sauce. Lids were removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Wonton wrappers on the floor inside the walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

May 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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/ 05-07-3017. National Registry of Food Safety Professional. Guidelines Bo Huang. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hand at the 3 compartment sink. The operator washed, rinsed and sanitized the 3 compartment sink and washed his hands at a designated hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken, pork and shrimp at the3 compartment sink. Operator placed the product inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin coolers gaskets across from the cook line. **Warning**

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Garden on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Garden?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Garden.

How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Haines City?

China Garden most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Haines City average of 90.

Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at China Garden have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Garden 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 China Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.

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