Zhang Garden
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
52
Score
Zhang Garden has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. Manager removed chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rang in orders on register and proceeded to handle single service items without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. One training certificate missing managers name and certificate number.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter hand washing sink, 69F.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer at end of three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored on top of raw pork in reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink. Manager placed raw chicken underneath raw pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. One of three employee training certifications expired on 3/10/2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink.
14-36-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs for chicken stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Manager removed tongs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Manager placed cases of cooking oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf above rice warmers across from cook line fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on top of back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Cartons of milk and drinks stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath hand washing sinks in back of kitchen and ladies restroom in dining area.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Door frame inside of reach-in freezer next to three compartment sink. Shelves at end of three compartment sink.
23-03-4
50
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Freezer near triple sink, observed raw chicken trays above closed boxes of pork egg rolls, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Near back door, employee backpack on top of oil jugs, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer near ware wash area: pans of raw chicken stored over cases of pork egg rolls. Manager moved egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. None available. Provided by inspector to operator via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior shelves of reach in cooler near front counter soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near mop sink blocked by table. Manager moved table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink near mop sink has hot water turned off. Manager turned on during this inspection then water 100F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign missing in man's room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf in ware wash area heavily soiled. Around doors of reach in make table soiled with black substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer and Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Lid of reach in chest freezer at cookline is rust pitted. Shelves in walk in cooler are rust pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut in half used as a rice scoop.
25-32-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food and/or food stored improperly. In walk in cooler: case of snow peas stored on shelf over sliced carrots. Manager moved to bottom shelf. In walk in cooler: two pans of chicken on top shelf not covered. Manager covered during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Three towels on cookline.
21-12-4
43
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. June 1, 2022 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the three compartment sink area, no soap and no sign available
31B-03-4
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. Reach-in cooler at the front kitchen area, chicken no date marked, per o manager chicken pulled out of freezer 08/22/22
02C-04-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Near mop sin, employee backpack on top of oil jugs
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the end of the cook line, oil jug on floor, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zhang Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zhang Garden on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zhang Garden?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zhang Garden.
How does Zhang Garden compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Zhang Garden most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Zhang Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Zhang Garden have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zhang Garden 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 Zhang Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zhang Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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