Lily Garden Chinese Rest

6558 N Sr 7, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 1, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Lily Garden Chinese Rest stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 1, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lily Garden Chinese Rest dates to Nov 1, 2023.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Coconut Creek restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid and insect repellent in store room. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Manager discarded bags **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen damage and missing

36-32-5

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Cooked ribs stored in residential on cook line has mold-like growth. See stop sale

01B-07-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked duck cooling for 1 hour(11:50) (82°F - Cooling); cooked duck 12:20 (81°F-84°F - Cooling). Items is being cooked and cooled 135°F-41°F. Item being cooled in shut off oven. Discussed proper cooling with operator operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bagged dry noodles stored in restroom. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on spice cart on cook line

23-03-4

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above ready to eat sauces in flip top cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled

23-03-4

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed several unlabeled spray bottles with cleaning chemicals at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed a buildup of black mold like substance inside ice machine.

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed old food residue buildup on cornstarch container.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a in use wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at cookline. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lily Garden Chinese Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lily Garden Chinese Rest on file is from Nov 1, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lily Garden Chinese Rest?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lily Garden Chinese Rest.

How does Lily Garden Chinese Rest compare to other restaurants in Coconut Creek?

Lily Garden Chinese Rest most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Coconut Creek average of 78.

Has Lily Garden Chinese Rest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lily Garden Chinese Rest have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lily Garden Chinese Rest means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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