Dj Chinese Garden
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
50
Score
Dj Chinese Garden appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Myers restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with eggplant in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw beef stored over krab rangoon in walk in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked chopped pork not dare marked in walk in freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard box reused to store egg rolls.
25-32-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 81F.
10-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of food stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
50
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line tall silver reach-in cooler, raw beef over cooked pork egg roll.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter cut cabbage (72F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (78F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (83F - Cold Holding); coojed breaded chicken (76F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (89F ambient - Cold Holding) for 3 and a half hours per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
03A-02-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. On cook line, sauces and oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed as non-seated establishment, observed 8 seats at 2 tables, no approved seating change. Operator provided form with fire signoff, no wastewater signoff.
51-15-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks no hair restraint, both donned hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Feb 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed home defense brand pesticide in establishment in chemical area. **Repeat Violation**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. Observed no hot or cold running water at mop sink.
27-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles with buildup of food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food and grease under cook line equipment.
36-73-4
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 of scoop in contact with flour in bulk use bin.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris under steam table on shelf underneath, observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves and on reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
64
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi make table: sushi rice (67 F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (64 F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 2 hours. Per operator food is being held on time control but DBPR Form HR 5022-090 is not available. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Exposed rodent bait behind small range on floor at cooks line. **Warning**
41-23-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator only washing and rinsing and not sanitizing during ware washing. Discussed with operator and set up three compartment sink properly and observed proper ware washing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu has miss leading designation of raw ingredients as cooked vs raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones present on prep tables. Operator removed phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of food debris and grease under wok table. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks make table. Repeat from 02-06-2023 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
50
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken container not date marked held more then 24 hours.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth in kitchen counter not store in sanitizer bucket.Operator removed wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dj Chinese Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dj Chinese Garden on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dj Chinese Garden?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dj Chinese Garden.
How does Dj Chinese Garden compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Dj Chinese Garden most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Dj Chinese Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dj Chinese Garden have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dj Chinese 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 Dj Chinese Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dj Chinese Garden is inspected around two times per year on average.
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