Evergreen Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
100
Score
Evergreen Chinese Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling not smooth” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Brooksville restaurant scene, where the average is 90, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No running hot water in the entire establishment due to leak. Hot water has been turned off. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use at start of inspection due to water issue. Discussed with operator importance of having a functioning bathroom while open. Operator removed out of order sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-09-5
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from fryer. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (77F - Cold Holding) on cart in front of cook line. Issued stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (77F - Cold Holding) on cart in front of cook line. Issued stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dumplings (115F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator removed to cool down.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with a bucket and items stored directly in handwash sink. Employee moved. Handwash sink used off cook line to fill water. Employee stopped. Discussed with operator use of handwash sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen near three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen near three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - 3 dead roaches on premises behind cooler and near water heater. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
39
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with hose attached. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Out of order sign placed on door to bathroom, but bathroom is functional. Discussed requirement with operator. Operator removed sign. **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
78
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases/buckets of food in walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery store bag storing cooked pork in reach in cooler. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stated the chicken was left on the counter while preparing an order. Chicken is cooling in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 food handling employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases/buckets of food in walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep table. Operator removed to be washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
41
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
47
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Operator has not renewed license **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear sink in prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On metal rack holding soup warmers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
14-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan guards -floor fans -walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator near front counter interior soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26:
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
67
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 on top of hot water heater 6 on floor between hot water heater and table with rice cooker near rear door 7 under steam table 7 on white plastic dry storage shelf between cooks line and prep area containing cooking equipment and tools 24 under dry storage racks along back wall near rear exit adjacent to three compartment and prep sink Per Josh Phillips at 12:34pm immediate Administrative Complaint with following day inspection **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Old cardboard boxes for single service items reused for food storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication on shelf above clean food equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with employees, employee washed hands in hand sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear sink in prep area **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in cooler touching raw chicken **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Deep fryer oil near rear door -Multiple items in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind cooks line - walk in freezer floor **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf above clean dishes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating bowl of rice on prep table near three compartment sink. Employee moved to designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above cooks cooler next to dry food items. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind cooks line **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan guards -floor fans -walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator near front counter interior soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On metal rack holding soup warmers **Warning**
14-06-4
29
Jan 19, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1:30 pm cooked diced pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (45F - Cold Holding) Operator close the lid on the cooks line and reach in cooler added a small plastic bag of ice to the cup 2:30 diced porkcooked diced pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (45F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour dispenser **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.cooking oil on floor
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk jugs cut and used as scoop. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls, General chicken, sweet and sour pork.in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1:35pm diced chicken (68F - Cold Holding); shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); cooked paste (82°F - Cold Holding); rice (96F - Cold Holding) all foods sitting out at room temperature food Water wes drained food was moved to Shallow pan and put in the freezer for a quick walk2:30 pm diced chicken (40F - Cold Holding); shrimp (40F - Cold Holding); cooked paste (40F - Cold Holding); rice (70 - Cold Holding) .
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer set at 10%, operator set upA new sanitizer bucket tested at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Evergreen Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Evergreen Chinese Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Evergreen Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Evergreen Chinese Restaurant.
How does Evergreen Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?
Evergreen Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooksville average of 90.
Has Evergreen Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Evergreen Chinese Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Evergreen Chinese Restaurant 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 Evergreen Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Evergreen Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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