Lychee Garden

20 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Lychee Garden has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Hallandale Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cleaver betweeb N equipment.
10-17-4
90
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double doors reach in cooler- Bean Sprouts (49F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Item not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above container of raw pork in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Gasket of True Double Doors reach in cooler torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
67
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
86
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of row chicken stored above case of cabbage in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken to another location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager time marking 11:30AM- 3:30 PM. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Container of sauce stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
78
Nov 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Rack next to double door reach in across from prep area.
14-33-4
86
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw cracked eggs stored above opened container of soy sauce in reach in cooler under flip top in cook line. Manager inverted. Case of raw chicken stored above case of raw pork ribs in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **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. lowboy reach in- ; Cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Pork dumplings (48F); Cooked wonton (46F - Cold Holding. Per Manager food items stored in unit overnight. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lowboy reach in- ; Cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Pork dumplings (48F); Cooked wonton (46F - Cold Holding. Per Manager food items stored in unit overnight. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See Stop Sale. Walk in cooler: Cooked dumplings (46F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Bean sprouts (47F - Cold Holding). Per manager foods item in unit less than 4 hours due to delivery received today and unit door left opened. Manager closed door. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Bean Sprouts and cut Cabbage not time mark. Manager time mark 3PM- 7PM. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of flour in kitchen under prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Case of oil stored on floor in storage are next to BetterZbilt double door reach in. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled sugar container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw pork stored above container of cooked shrimp and cooked chicken in True 2 doors reach in- Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Bean sprouts and cut cabbage as per cook in unit less than 2 hours not time marked. Cook time marked 11AM-3PM. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled spray bottle with degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish and frozen shrimp stored in standing water. Manager stored under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle in container of corn starch batter. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy reach in-; Cook Boneless ribs (48-50F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken wings (45-47F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item placed in unit from walk in cooler less than 4 hours. Manager placed in walk-in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled All purpose cleaner bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces stored on floor in storage area. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lychee Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lychee Garden on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lychee Garden?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lychee Garden.

How does Lychee Garden compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?

Lychee Garden most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.

Has Lychee Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lychee Garden have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lychee Garden 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 Lychee Garden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lychee Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.