China Garden
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
50
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at China Garden, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical North Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 76. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at cookline cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to handle clean cooking equipment without first washing hands.employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator properly separated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right flip top cooler ; bean sprouts (43-51F - Cold Holding). Observed overfilled in unit. Per operator food left in unit overnight. See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right flip top cooler ; bean sprouts (43-51F - Cold Holding). Observed overfilled in unit. Per operator food left in unit overnight. See stop sale
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser unlabeled in kitchen area. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by dish area. Operator mopped up water **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ready to eat sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar container in prep area uncovered
08B-12-5
43
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to handle single service item without washing hands. PIC educated about the importance of washing hands after cracking egg. **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to unwashed broccoli in walking cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to ready to eat shrimp in flip top cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 20mins. PIC advised to hold wings on time as a public health control for safety. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Lin J. expired 10/3/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris. **Warning**
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 in reach in cooler at front counter, chicken cooked 3/10/25am not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle not stored above wanton in low boy cooler across from cook line. PIC removed handle from item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried chicken and egg rolls stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
37
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
32
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over sliced onions and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator refilling sanitizer bucket.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink soap dispenser jammed.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel bowl in container of raw beef in flip top cooler. Operator removed. Observed open can used as scoop in rice container. Operator voluntary discarded can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm. Operator added more chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (87F - Hot Holding) on counter at room temperature next to fryer. Per operator held less than two hours. Operator moved chicken wings to walk-in cooler for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cooked pork to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Emailed bulletin
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink being used as a dump sink had cooked rice in hand wash sink. Operator removed rice and cleaned hand washing sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking any where in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.. Observed plastic container of raw chicken and cooked pork stored on the floor in walk-in cooler Operator elevated Observed raw packages of raw chicken on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water 87F by rice cooker . Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of msg removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cornstarch and sugar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board and cold holding unit cook line.
21-10-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Garden on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Garden.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
China Garden most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Garden have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent 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.
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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