China Garden
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at China Garden, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; China Garden is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used as scoop in chicken bucket - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -some ceiling tiles in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
90
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -at dish machine
29-37-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -evidence of food dumped in both hand wash sinks in kitchen
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used as scoop in chicken bucket
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -co tanks at soda fountain
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -some ceiling tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone on cook line cutting board
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -raw shrimp on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
30
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -at dish sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw beef stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler seals torn
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. -along rear wall at rear exit door
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors under kitchen equipment soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -box of oil stored on floor at dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -hand wash sink at kitchen entrance
33-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls at prep table next to rear exit door soiled **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -on cook line coolers
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler door handle
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee melon not segregated or identified
08B-49-4
43
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In chicken container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By cooks line underneath and behind. Floor behind ice bin at front counter. Floor in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the end of cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil on floor by hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice bin at front counter **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in the kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage over cooked rice **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From hot water heater.
29-03-4
52
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shell eggs 72F sitting out for one and a half hour. Rechecked twenty minutes later 53F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in freezer in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish rack in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two buckets of sauce in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine on the left of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation./broccoli/ **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reac-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Small reach-in cooler in the kitchen.
14-17-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment.
33-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed green peppers over washed broccoli in walk in cooler. Unwashed peas over sauce in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. White bucket with wipe cloth and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
45
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Garden on file is from Mar 18, 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 four times, more than any other issue at China Garden.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Garden most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Garden have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent 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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