China Garden Sarasota
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited China Garden Sarasota eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near triple sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings 53F, and beef kabob 51F in white upright refrigerator. Manager moved food to other refrigerator. Ambient temperature of unit was 48F.
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers without handles in bulk sugar and cornstarch. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on top of bulk cornstarch.
14-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug and garbage behind shared dumpster with plaza.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dates not changed on chicken in walk in cooler. Old date, prepared this morning. Operator corrected by removing old label. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
86
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed garlic in oil house made at 68F, operator moved to reachin freezer. Discussed using ice to keep at 41F or below or using time as public health control.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink on top cover of reachin cooler next to food. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed soy buckets, oil on floor in kitchen, and cabbage bag on floor in walkin cooler . Educated operator.
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Operator stated due following week to be cleaned.
23-03-4
67
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reachin Cooler across from woks Beef 54F,Shrimp 54F, Chicken 52F, Pork 53F. Operator to ice product and service or replace Reachin Cooler . **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low water pressure on Hand wash sink near triple sink. **Warning**
27-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on Reachin Cooler top across from woks, cut marks on cutting board.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop used touching sugar in bulk bin. Operator corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster shared with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in Reachin Cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
58
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork, beef, and other foods in Walkin Freezer without date marks. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle scoop in cornstarch bin. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth by triple sink and dry storage.
36-37-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on dumpster for garbage and recycling dumpster in shared dumpster with plaza. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign, emailed operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed debris on Walkin Cooler and Reachin Cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lids open on shared dumpster with plaza
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet on Hand wash sink closest to front of kitchen broken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cornstarch and sugar container in bulk bins without labels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in Reachin Cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Garden Sarasota last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Garden Sarasota on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden Sarasota?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Garden Sarasota.
How does China Garden Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
China Garden Sarasota most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has China Garden Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Garden Sarasota have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Garden Sarasota 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 Sarasota inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Garden Sarasota is inspected around two times per year on average.
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