China Garden
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
74
Score
China Garden appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Stored food not covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
China Garden scores about where you'd expect for a Jacksonville restaurant. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Carton of raw shell eggs over ret vegetables. Walk in cooler. Moved by manager. Raw chicken over ready to eat beans in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cleaned cutting boards stored under paper towels dispenser. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food containers over restaurant foods in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired. 06/01/2025 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ineffective self closing mechanism for unisex restroom. Stays open.
32-02-4
74
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken soup at 46° in walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). 10 gallons.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken soup at 46° in walk in cooler. (Overnight temperatures). 10 gallons.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Multiple food service employees handling soiled equipment in kitchen then change gloves without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas stored in shopping bags in cooler.
14-31-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of limes on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water 80°. Kitchen
10-07-4
43
Oct 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Personal medical on prep area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut Plastic gallon jug used as scoop.
14-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped / cooked foods in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink chlorine 0ppm. Dish ware not sanitized. Items just washed and rinsed. Person In Charge set up sanitizing with bleach. Chlorine 100 ppm after set up. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, pork over tofu in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Frontline Hand wash sink blocked by larger fan in sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by prep table.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed ) **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen Hand wash sink by Three compartment sink with no Hand wash sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple prepped and cooked foods uncovered in walk in cooler and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
47
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to single service cup. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed ). **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered prepped meats and vegetables in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bowl of raw pork over ready to eat onions in walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed ) **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered Bowl of sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
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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 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Garden?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Garden.
How does China Garden compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
China Garden most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 five 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 two times per year on average.
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