China Garden
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
70
Score
Public records show three inspections at China Garden stretching back to 2024. China Garden was last inspected on Jul 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “single-use/single-service articles” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Scituate restaurant, which scores around 89. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens; properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored in non-food grade containers in the walk-in. PIC informed.
4-903.12
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice cooker lid was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC removed.
6-301.13
Single-use articles reused
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A single-use bottle was observed being used as a scoop in a container of rice. Staff disposed.
4-502.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Lids to containers in walk-in were observed cracked, with pieces missing. PIC informed.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -bottom shelf of reach-in freezers -doors to prep unit and refrigerators.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ventilation hood in the kitchen area has an accumulation of grease residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70
Jun 27, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Must reinstate.
2-102.12
82
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken was placed hot in the prep unit in covered containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the toilet room was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Single-use items observed being used for food preparation and storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.
4-502.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Must reinstate.
2-102.12
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Tofu, garlic in oil, and eggs observed held at 59-90 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Tofu had just been delivered within 30 minutes and was placed in walk in cooler. Eggs and garlic were disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Scoops observed in some containers of dry ingredients with the handles in the food. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Several plastic containers and lids used for food storage observed not in good repair, cracked with pieces missing.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: refrigerators prep units prep tables including legs walk in shelves rice cookers The freezer and chest freezer have an accumulation of ice, frost, and food debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in areas of the kitchen. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Garden on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden?
Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Garden.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Scituate?
China Garden most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Scituate average of 89.
Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Garden have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Garden means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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