Hunan Garden
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
64
Score
Hunan Garden has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Delray Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored soda in handwashing sink at server station . Employee removed can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again...Cooked pork , cooked chicken at walk in freezer .
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...egg roll , cooked pork in walk in cooler .
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
67
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Employee discarded egg. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
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...fried shrimp 49F, fried pork 47F in tall reach in cooler by the rice warmer , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fried shrimp 49F, fried pork 47F in tall reach in cooler by the rice warmer , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. ... tofu 46F, tofu 49F, noodles 67F , cooked pork 48F in flip top reach in coolers at cook line . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee putting ice in food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...Yin Hao Li Chen unable answer calibration thermometer. Reviewed calibration thermometer
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime... moldy duck sauce container lid at reach in cooler . Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at server station. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice spoons by the rice steamer at expo line .
10-07-4
45
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken above uncovered baby corn, cut vegetables in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored fortune cookies in handwashing sink at front line bar .... Filling pitcher from handwashing at server station. Stored bottles , containers in handwashing sink at kitchen and dishwashing area. Kitchen and dishwashing area have only one handwashing sink . Employee removed those things. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....rolling tall shelf stored front of the handwashing sink at kitchen . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station. Employee removed scoop . **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered....rice in walk in cooler .
08B-12-5
64
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above sauce at walk in cooler . Employee moved. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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....egg rolls 51°, sweet and sour chicken 53° in flip top small reach in cooler next tall reach in freezer at kitchen. Food not prep or portion today. Food being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....egg rolls 51°, sweet and sour chicken 53° in flip top small reach in cooler next tall reach in freezer at kitchen. Food not prep or portion today. Food being held more than 4 hours .Stop sale issue. Advise manager to discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...prep today chicken 49°, shrimp 61° in reach in cooler at kitchen to serve customers. Take another temperature about after 20 minutes it was same temperature at 49° chicken , 61° shrimp. Employee put ice on food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...underneath shelvings, reach in cooler throughout kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean...both toilet bowl at women rest room.
32-07-4
47
Mar 1, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Pan on cart next to grill; garlic in oil (75°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At grey (w/ black handle) combo reach in; raw beef stored over ready-to-eat sauce. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf. At single flip top cooler; raw chicken stored behind/over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken in front/under cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At grey (w/ black handle) combo reach in; raw beef stored over ready-to-eat shrimp, not commercially packaged. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used to store wiping cloths/paper towels/cleaning wipes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At rice/flour/sugar storage container(s); scoop handle laying in rice/flour/sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; egg rolls stored uncovered. At walk-in freezer; won tons stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At 2 compartment prep sink; ribs thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
50
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hunan Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hunan Garden on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hunan Garden?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hunan Garden.
How does Hunan Garden compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Hunan Garden most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Hunan Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hunan Garden have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hunan 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 Hunan Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hunan Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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