China Garden III
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
37
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at China Garden III stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
China Garden III's latest score of 37 falls below the St. James City average of 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over sprouts in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken wings beside the raw chicken on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household chemicals hot shot ant,roach and spider killer spray in employee restroom. The manager removed the hot shot spray from employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of vitamins c above prep table. The manager removed the bottle of vitamin c from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Manager Time As Public Health Control Form for cut leafy greens, cut broccoli, sprouts and chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handlers (SafeStaff) not completely filled out with expiration dates. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance In dining area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter soil residue on handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and floors soiled behind cook line. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The cell phone was removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
37
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. The manager removed the bottle of vitamins from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and egg rolls not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of vitamin c above prep table. The owner removed the bottle of vitamin c. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and spare ribs not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on reach-in cooler gasket across the cook line.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
61
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over u washed carrots and onions in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken wings thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
67
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager is moving all products to walk-in cooler she also stated they are having reach-in cooler service 9/12/2023. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed raw chicken 47F, raw beef 47F and raw shrimp 46F in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved all raw products into walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Observed chicken and egg rolls in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 48F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
67
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
55
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Garden III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Garden III on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden III?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Garden III.
How does China Garden III compare to other restaurants in St. James City?
China Garden III most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the St. James City average of 80.
Has China Garden III's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Garden III have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Garden III 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.
How often is China Garden III inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Garden III is inspected around three times per year on average.
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