Li's Garden
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
67
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Li's Garden stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Longwood average 87, so Li's Garden trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Apr 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over cooked bamboo shoot at cookline cooler - raw beef kabobs over can beverage at front cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - breaded chicken (67F - Cold Holding) Manager states had out during busy hours
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink next to triple sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of reach in freezer
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - tub of noodles on floor in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. - tub of noodles under dripping walk cooler condensation line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
35B-03-4
47
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
10
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef skewers stored over yogurt at glass reach in cooler at front line Raw shell eggs over cream cheese in walk in cooler Raw shrimp stored over cooked pork at walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on make table at cooks line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash in sinks on cooks line and dish wash area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottles stored on dry dish storage
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hair net or hat
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at prep area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs stored on metal equipment on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scoop rice instead of scoop with handle
14-01-5
55
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked wings in the whirlpool refrigerator
08A-08-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs held at room temperature -operator moved to the cooler
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the 3 compartment sink-sink is filled with dirty parts
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Line hand sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. BBQ RIBS , EGG ROLLS NOT LABLED
02C-02-5
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 form to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Black utility stool in the prep area -cooler doors and exteriors -coffee pot -nutribullet base -shelf protectors in the walk in cooler need cleaning -racks in the walk in cooler are rusted
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open gatoraid bottle in the 2 door glass cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the MIGALI freezer -interior of the EDESA freezer
22-16-4
33
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw beef skewers stored over drinks in the drink cooler
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the 2 door freezer frozen raw chicken on a tray over noodles
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over produce in the walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the 3 compartment sink sink is full of items
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer left dirty -can opener blade dirty
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg roll, battered chicken, pasta , items are not being dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks need hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the cuisinart food processor Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
35B-03-4
41
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees moving from warewashing to prep with no hand washing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
12A-16-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.WD40 stored over single service items and next to food **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
41-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee had a zucchini fall from the table to the floor picked it up and placed on the prep table, operator washed the zucchini and the station before returning to prep **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
35B-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In the EDESA freezer , pork not covered **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Li's Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Li's Garden on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Li's Garden?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Li's Garden.
How does Li's Garden compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Li's Garden most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Li's Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Li's Garden have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Li's 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 Li's Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Li's Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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