China Garden
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
29
Score
China Garden, located at 12165 Sw 152 St in Miami, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 27, 2026, with a score of 29. This inspection identified 5 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor violations. Previous inspections for China Garden have also frequently resulted in high-risk classifications.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of vitamins stored on shelf above reach in cooler across from cook line and on shelf in dry storage area.
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside of walk in freezer, all products removed from original packaging. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed mouthwash stored on shelf in dry storage area with cans of soy sauce.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled under prep table at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside containers of corn starch, salt, and sugar in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with chemicals in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, salt, and msg not labeled at cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw pork ribs stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Observed container of raw pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
29
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
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. Observed raw beef not commercially packaged stored over wonton wrappers inside walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of corn starch in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with chemicals in back prep area.
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor in prep area. Operator picked up bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water stored inside reach in cooler. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink slow draining at kitchen entrance.
29-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf rusted.
14-17-4
43
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl on top of broccoli used to dispense food inside the reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed above the preparation table. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an open cup with coffee above reach in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above fried egg rolls inside the reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Firm was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator they were cooked the previous day.
02C-02-5
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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the corn starch. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Operator stored it at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the sauce sauce inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed it.
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids inside hand sink. Employee placed the lids on shelves.. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
31B-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food trays on floor by walk in cooler lean on wall.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a container with marinated chicken on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Tools not related to kitchen under prep table at kitchen.
33-31-5
61
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked pork and raw chicken stored over cooked pork and vegetables at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that they need to move the raw product to the bottom part. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel inside of the hand wash sink located at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked chicken wings, cooked pork not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from one and two days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal container with no handle stored on the coleslaw at reach in cooler. And a plastic container stored inside of flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with French fried, and chicken stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted under preparation table. Operator inverted the single service articles. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with honey chicken not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
41
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that they need to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per manager for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the bottom part for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk-in freezer. Operator was informed that they need to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Operator provided the paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed French fried boxes stored on the floor at walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located at preparation area.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 10 containers with honey chicken not covered stored at walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
21-12-4
41
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