China Garden
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
58
Score
China Garden appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which China Garden's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
58
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cooked pork egg rolls in walk in freezer.-not all foods commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat pork in walk in freezer - not all foods commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored above ready to eat chicken in reach in freezer next to fryer- not all foods commercially packaged. Operator rearranged all raw chicken and raw beef to be properly stored in walk in freezer and reach in freezer next to fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Employee food safety training certificate appear to be falsified with date change of year. Discussed with operator.
53B-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense corn starch. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and prep area not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic buckets with soy sauce stored on floor under prep table. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat soy sauce in bottom of reach-in cooler across from wok station. Also, raw chicken stored above ready to eat pork in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed shelled eggs and raw chicken in walk-in-cooler to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Observed both foods stored higher than chill line of cooler. Operator removed both foods and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper menu used as a liner under chicken wings in reach-in cooler across from fryer. Operator removed paper menu. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back area near triple sink blocked by multiple containers, shelving and boxes. Also, container of sauce stored in basin of same hand wash sink. Discussed with operator to clear path to hand wash sink and remove sauce container. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can without handle used to dispense rice near triple sink. Also, cup without handle used to dispense flour in dry food storage area. Operator removed can and cup from both foods. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor under wok station at cook line. Operator removed container of oil to properly store. Also, multiple buckets with sauces in them stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave across from wok station soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator removed wet cloth to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat pork in walk-in-cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at end of cookline blocked by pallet with bucket and supplies on pallet. Also, same hand wash sink blocked with container of sauce stored in hand wash sink. discussed clearing path and removing container from hand wash sink to operator. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple plastic buckets with sauces and food in them stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Also, container of oil stored on floor in front of wok station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between prep table and reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator removed knives to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above wok station soiled. Also, gasket on walk in cooler door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple Foods stored in reach in freezer behind POS area not covered. Operator covered foods during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wipe cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Employee added water to sanitizer solution. Took second test of chemical sanitizer at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with rice pot stored in front of sink. Manager removed rice pot from in front of hand sink to allow for hand washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored on preparation table in back room. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauce stored on floor of walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed wet wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw shrimp in tub of water. Manager placed under running cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
May 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib near grill area to be without Vacuum breaker. Manager had spare vacuum breaker and installed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket to be over 200ppm chlorine. Employee added water and retested to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insects on cook line across from grill.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed zucchini in walk-in cooler. Observed Raw shell eggs over raw chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Observed Raw pork stored on top of uncooked corn in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed Grill cleaner stored on bottom shelf of table across from 3 compartment sink next to buckets of rice and other foods. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple containers throughout kitchen and in walk-in cooler to be using plastic container without handle to dispense food. Manager and employee placed scoops in containers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of the reach in doors across from grill to be soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table near walk in cooler to be deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee thermal cup and open can of Red Bull located on the prep table across from grill. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on dry storage rack near back door of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cook line to be wearing a bracelet. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working on cook line to be without hair restraint. Employee placed hair net on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white stand alone cooler to have a torn door gasket located at entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler along with box of zucchini, box of raw meat that was stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave located in middle of kitchen to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area to be soiled. Observed Walk-in cooler door gasket to be soiled. Observed multiple reach in coolers door gaskets on cook line to be soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution. Employee made sanitizer solution and placed in sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear container employee stated was flour without label. Employee placed label on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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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 Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Garden.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
China Garden most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has China Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Garden have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is China Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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