Zhang Garden
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Zhang Garden nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Orlando restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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. Frozen chicken skewers stored over frozen minced pork at reach in freezer across from triple sink. Operator moved chicken skewers to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table is stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to triple sink was blocked by bucket.Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in front of triple sink
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with rice at dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink by triple sink
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer across from triple sink
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler across
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar no label at dry storage
02D-01-5
50
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towel used to cover wontons on top of chest freezer. Operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked wings stored in case of egg rolls at reach in cooler at entrance to kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Paint brush used to distribute pooled eggs onto wontons **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At walk in cooler
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with uncooked rice at dry storage **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Stainless steel wall at dish wash area
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour,sugar and MSG at dry storage
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer and left side interior of door
22-16-4
52
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Spoke to wife, she's going to renew. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to triple sink has several white 5 g bucket lids stored in it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls and cooked pork does not have date marks when the in walk in cooler
02C-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on right hand door on prep table is in poor condition
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by triple sink has heavy food debris build up on cooler bottom shelf. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ready to eat egg rolls stored not covered in reach in freezer and walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and celery above ready to eat prepped peppers and ready to eat pork
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves heavily rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
47
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard box used to store cooked pork in walk in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket make table
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pot in bin of rice
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezerinterior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. By three compartment sink
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls, bins of cut vegetables in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Msg and flour in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
64
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - 03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee prepping raw chicken and shrimp during lunch and letting them set out ambient until they can return to prep work. Shrimp temped at 50f, raw marinated chicken at 50f. advised to quick chill. VIOLATIONS 03A-02-5 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee prepping 6-8 beef tenderloins during lunch and letting them set out ambient until they can return to prep work. Advised during lunch to prep one or two and return to cooler each time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen area near 3 bin sink/prep area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table.
12B-07-4
74
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee prepping 6-8 beef tenderloins during lunch and letting them set out ambient until they can return to prep work. Advised during lunch to prep one or two and return to cooler each time.
03A-02-5
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Box itself heavily soiled.
25-25-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
74
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zhang Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zhang Garden on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zhang Garden?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Zhang Garden.
How does Zhang Garden compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Zhang Garden most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Zhang Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zhang Garden have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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