China Gardens
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at China Gardens, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls 110-118F stored in fryer. Per operator food held in unit lesss than four hours. Observed egg rolls stored under no temperature control. Operator placed eggs into rolls back into fryer to reheat to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Egg rolls 111F **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at the doors of the two door reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at cook line area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
74
Jul 23, 2025
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
39
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked noodles. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top cooler ; pork (47F); raw chicken (47F); raw shrimp (47F); tofu (46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods in ice bath. Observed in walk in coolers Walk in cooler #1 ; tofu (45F) ; sauce (45F) Walk in cooler #2 ; ribs (45F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
61
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
52
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, beef stored above ready to eat sauces in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw shrimp stored in direct contact in plastic handle to go bags in walk in freezer
14-31-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout
23-24-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cook line. Operator instructed employee to move to dining room **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employees preparing snap peas in dining room. Operator moved employees to kitchen area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-48-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged raw pork ribs thawing at room temperature in triple sink, operator turned on running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom door left open. Operator closed
32-02-4
58
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3CS Owner replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls. Reach In Cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout Kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink from prep table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee discard drinks **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
52
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Owner washed hands in 3CS
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Pork
02C-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employeebathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing done.
16-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving Spoons
10-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gardens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gardens on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gardens?
Across the inspection record, “employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Gardens.
How does China Gardens compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
China Gardens most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has China Gardens' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Gardens have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Gardens 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 Gardens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Gardens is inspected around three times per year on average.
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