China Garden
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
78
Score
China Garden appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Spring Hill facility scores 84, putting China Garden on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. The operator replaced the ripped foil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 box of liquid shortening by the cook line on the floor.
08B-38-4
78
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
16-37-1
Basic - The interiors of all three microwaves have accumulated grease and food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwaves. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled: Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Ceiling tiles solid with accumulated of dust in the kitchen area.
36-34-5
74
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fried chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Curtains in doorways to kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris. - Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Handwash sink knobs soiled with accumulation of food debris in kitchen. - Curtains in doorways to kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris. - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen. - Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Missing training certificate for Kuei Mei Lee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Handwash sink knobs soiled with accumulation of food debris in kitchen. - Curtains in doorways to kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris. - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen. - Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. **Warning**
13-03-4
82
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored underneath raw chicken in reach-in cooler to the right of the fryers. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In black refrigerator- Rangoons (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); moved to other refrigerator
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in refrigerator, operator moved chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives, skimmer in hand wash sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves rusted in glass door cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil, soy sauce
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of freezer on cook line Shelves in kitchen Microwave in kitchen exterior
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple refrigerators
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On multiple shelves
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above 3 compartment sink Under hand wash sink
36-27-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Garden on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Garden.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
China Garden most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Garden have averaged around three 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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