China Garden
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2023
11
Score
Across the available record, China Garden has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 31, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that China Garden's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 31, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 14 violations to closer to 27 violations.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Largo restaurant, which scores around 75. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
7
Critical latest
4
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open box of raw chicken stored over commercially processed egg rolls in reach-in freezer located against wall near three-compartment sink.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in coolers on cook line at 2:10pm cooked beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) cooked pork (60F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to reach-in freezer re temp at 3:00pm a. Cooked beef 41f b. Cooked pork 40f c. Cooked shrimp 40f **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry-storage rack a. #10 can of bamboo shoot strip b. 5 three-pint cans of soy sauce c. 4 #10 cans of ketchup d. 5lbs of hoisin sauce
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in three-compartment sink without soap. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques and the purpose of the hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. 30 cooked chicken nuggets stored in cardboard box previously used for raw boneless chicken. 15 cooked pork egg rolls stored in raw boneless chicken box. Operator discarded chicken and pork egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken in open container stored over open produce in walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw fish stored over cooked pork in reach-in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed soap at handwash station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in cooler more than 24 hours ago a. Chicken wings cooked b. Cooked pasta **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three-compartment sink. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques and the purpose of the hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used as scoop in pan of beef on reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator removed bowl. Bowls without handle used as scoop in honey sauce and brown sauce in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 in kitchen and dry-storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage rack a. #10 can of bamboo shoot strip b. 5 three-pint cans of soy sauce c. 4 #10 cans of ketchup d. 5lbs of hoisin sauce
08B-20-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on bottom shelf of prep table. Operator discarded roach, cleaned and sanitized bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food located in refrigerator at front counter and walk-in cooler not identified and segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions stored on floor next to prep table in kitchen. Two 5 gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near rear exit of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located against wall in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-105
51-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler on cook line and against wall near three-compartment sink.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in coolers on cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of salt and sugar not covered on shelf in dry-storage. Walk-in cooler a. Sauce with fresh garlic b. Brown sauce c. Raw bean sprouts
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single-serve self-serving utensils stored in container located on table at front counter not protected from customer contamination. Discussed with operator about options for storing utensils with handle presented first.
25-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed backflow not service. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
29-39-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cutting boards on top of reach in cooler soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
82
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -8 ct 6 lbs tomato sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Pork in reach in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef over reconstituted noodles in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) garlic and oil (86F - Cold Holding) cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (56F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (57F - Cold Holding) Not directly in cooler Operator moved to cooler during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -multiple cooked pork and eggs rolls in walk-in cooler prepped more than 24 hours **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -container with flour has accumulation of food residue -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. -spray bottle at three compartment sink **Warning**
41-21-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -used to repair lid of rice container on dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on prep table adjacent of cooks line **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on prep table in back prep area **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -sponge at three compartment sink **Warning**
21-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at reach in freezer has accumulation of food residue -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bottle with oil on floor at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -utensils stored between wok station and steam table at cooks line **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle in rice at dry storage area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -rack next to fryer has accumulation of grease -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -cooked chicken stored in raw chicken boxes at cooks line **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -sugar container in dry storage area -multiple food items in walk-in cooler below 40 degrees Fahrenheit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at prep station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -reach in cooler adjacent of wok station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -prep station adjacent of cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -8 ct 6 lbs tomato sauce **Warning**
08B-20-4
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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 Oct 31, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Garden.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Largo?
China Garden most recently scored 11 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Garden have averaged around 27 violations per visit, up from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Garden 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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