Yummy Garden Lian
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Yummy Garden Lian has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 18, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Spring Hill facility scores 84, putting Yummy Garden Lian on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator renewed the license and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink in the kitchen had a cooking pot in it. The operator moved the pot. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The hand sink at the front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach, behind the ice machine. The operator swept up the dead roach and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Two containers were stored by the dishwasher area, wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On the lower right corner of the back door, near the dry storage closet.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. The floor along the entire left side of the cook line is soiled with grease and slime.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hood filters are soiled with grease.
23-03-4
41
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of salsa marinara with rust on it.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw shrimp and crab legs stored in nonfood-grade bags.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The hand sink on the left side of the front counter, near the kitchen, has no hot or cold water.
27-16-4
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. Provided the operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-104. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Operator filled out the form. Jiazhi C. and Jahir D. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches, in the dry storage area. 2 dead roaches, the shelving unit on the left side of the bathrooms. Operator swept up dead roaches and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. Operator posted poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Provided the operator with a printed copy of this inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hand sink on the left side of the front counter, near the kitchen, has a faucet that does not work when turned on for hand washing.
29-08-4
43
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of manager training for Bruce. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Linda. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Discussed with operator. Tags put in order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
67
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects in kitchen near trash cans and cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of manager training for Bruce. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Linda. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at two handwash sinks in front wait station areas. Employee placed soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Discussed with operator. Tags put in order. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator, printed, and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach underneath dry storage shelf. Employee removed, cleaned, and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
45
Apr 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By dish machine.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout kitchen
36-73-4
70
Oct 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine 0 ppm with chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection. Observed sanitizer bucket empty. Operator had employee change bucket. New reading at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of pooled raw eggs stored over cooked wontons in reach-in cooler on cook line. Employee moved and stored correctly. **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 Wontons (51F - Cold Holding); Dumplings (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line and that had been in cooler overnight. Operator stated temperatures were not taken today. Issued stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Wontons (51F - Cold Holding); Dumplings (52F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler on cook line and that had been in cooler overnight. Operator stated temperatures were not taken today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front wait station area. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled underneath warewashing area and behind dishmachine wall and three compartment sink wall and in dry storage room.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup on outside frame of walk-in freezer door connected to walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
43
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork over washed and cut vegetables in walk-in cooler and raw chicken stored over vegetables in a container. Operator moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb to the left of the three compartment sink above the Wash section of the sink with blue hose hanging inside of rinse section of sink. Discussed in depth with operator. Operator moved hose to hang on top of faucet out of water.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line and in men's restroom. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine on white guard in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer along seam of door.
14-69-4
55
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Observed container of cut lemons stored in ice used for drinks in wait station area near front counter. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded surrounding ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above wonton wrappers in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (51F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler with an ambient air temperature of 40F. Operator stated they had a delivery today and the door was open. Operator opened walk-in freezer door in same unit as walk-in cooler for rapid cooling of food products. Discussed proper procedures with keeping items cold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop stored in containers of rice in kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in between use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken slacking at room temperature still partially frozen. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer at 25 ppm underneath dishmachine area. Operator added more chlorine and new reading is at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers in dry storage with items like sugar and flour in containers without labels. Discussed with operator. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of baby corns dented at the seam in dry storage area next other cans and 1 dented can of water chestnuts dented at the seam. Operator marked cans with an X to distinguish cans from other cans and will send back for reimbursement.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe face with top of hand without changing gloves and washing hands while preparing broccoli. Discussed with operator and employee proper handwashing and glove changing requirements.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat sauce in reach-in cooler on cookline. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in wait station. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in wait station next to the hallway leading to the bathrooms. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop to ice machine stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored above two clean equipment and food storage shelves in kitchen. Discussed with operator on moving location of bug zappers.
35B-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting raw broccoli without washing broccoli prior to cutting. Discussed with employees and operator.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers on cook line not inverted to protect the food contact surface of containers. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind three compartment sink with a mold-like substance and wall soiled in prep area to the right of the three compartment sink with food debris and grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
41
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yummy Garden Lian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yummy Garden Lian on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yummy Garden Lian?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yummy Garden Lian.
How does Yummy Garden Lian compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Yummy Garden Lian most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has Yummy Garden Lian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yummy Garden Lian have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yummy Garden Lian means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Yummy Garden Lian inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yummy Garden Lian is inspected around three times per year on average.
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