China Garden
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited China Garden eight times, with records going back to 2022. China Garden was last inspected on Jun 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which China Garden's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (47F - Cooling) since prior day. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight. Item did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler, cooked rice (47F - Cooling) since prior day. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight. Item did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
74
May 12, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was outside throwing away boxes, returned to kitchen, touched in use utensils without washing hands properly. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee returned to kitchen from outside, washed hands without using hand soap. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer, Raw chicken stored over cooked pork not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw ground pork stored over cooked noodles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, several cooked items-egg rolls, cooked chicken, cooked pork prepared onsite and held over 24 hours, not properly date marked. Advised operator of proper date marking.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer, cooked pork stored over 24 hours, not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee beverage stored over prep table.
12B-07-4
41
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
64
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans and strainers not properly dried at dish rack. Operator spread out to dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed cooked chicken, pork and noodles in chicken base containers not labeled in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator labeled all products. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-11: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
90
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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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 Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Palm City?
China Garden most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm City average of 81.
Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Garden have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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