China Garden
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at China Garden, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which China Garden's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on visibly soiled cloth and without washing hands prepared fried rice, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw calamari stored directly above house made cooked egg rolls, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler cooked shrimp (69F - Cooling) at 1:30 since 11:00 to 67F at 1:50, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
67
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken commercially packaged over cooked chicken not commercially packaged in walk-in cooler; foods out of stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line
14-09-4
82
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over vegetables rolls commercially packaged in reach in freezer at cook line Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken and pork in walk-in cooler; stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steamed broccoli (100F - Hot Holding) on top of steam table ; food container not in contact with steamed water; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes Operator placed in wok to reheat; **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Clams in walk-in cooler- operator claimed it's for personal use; advised to separate
08B-49-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line;
22-16-4
52
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; moved to walk-in cooler to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- Brillo inside the sink Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test. Provided
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor- buckets of chicken in walk-in freezer Advised to store properly
08B-38-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign removed from the door. **Corrected On-Site**
32-24-4
64
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - COOLING - cooked noodles (82F - Cooling) 3:05pm cooling since 2:00 must reach 70F by 4:00 recheck 3:35pm - 79F. Held in deep covered pan - operator moved to shallow pan and moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups found inside hand sink - operator removed. **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. Walk in cooler - cooked pork prepared prior day and more than 24 hours - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
74
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lowboy reach in - sweet sour chicken (51F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (48F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours - operator moved to adjacent cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - case of shrimp on floor - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
82
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Snow peas stored in a printed to-go bag - operator moved to food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - raw chicken over egg rolls, - operator moved egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storage bins block hot line hand sink + operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hot line hand sink - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer - egg rolls, walk in cooler - cut vegetables - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Garden on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Garden.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
China Garden most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
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 five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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