Yong Feng Garden
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
55
Score
Across the available record, Yong Feng Garden has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Ceiling not smooth” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Yong Feng Garden's latest score of 55 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw beef over cheese and washed produce.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed soda stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. areas. Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed in main kitchen area ice buildup in chest reach in freezer and walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout entire kitchen in walk in cooler and reach in coolers gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
35B-03-4
55
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over bottled water.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and wok station hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in walk in cooler and reach in coolers gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
67
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw shell egg over cooked noodles and ready to eat sauces. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and wok station hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in walk in cooler and reach in coolers gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed in reach in freezer next to 3 compartment sink egg rolls not covered. Person in charge covered egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink area. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
42-01-4
64
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over soy sauce. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of the safe refrigerator handout in Chinese and English. Person in charge removed raw chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and wok station hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in walk in cooler and reach in coolers gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on west end of kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink area. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
67
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in main kitchen area upright Reach in cooler raw Shell Eggs over cooked vegetables and sauces. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge the handout. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in main kitchen area not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in Walk in cooler , Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer soiled gaskets with mold like substance.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed hood vents over wok area soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in main kitchen area not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in Walk in cooler , Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer soiled gaskets with mold like substance.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed hood vents over wok area soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line .Cooked Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); Pork (52F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line .Cooked Chicken (53F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); Pork (52F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all food items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in main kitchen area not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in Walk in cooler , Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer soiled gaskets with mold like substance.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed hood vents over wok area soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Chicken over cooked Pork. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Person in charge removed Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge.
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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-27-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in Walk in cooler , Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer soiled gaskets with mold like substance.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed hood vents over wok area soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on East end of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in main kitchen area not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
58
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler on west end of main kitchen area raw Chicken over raw fish. Educated Person in charge on cold holding foods. Person in charge removed Chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings in back area of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in Walk in cooler , Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer soiled gaskets with mold like substance. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed hood vents over wok area soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in main kitchen area not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 10 dead roaches in main kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
55
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in main kitchen area not easily cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in Walk in cooler , Reach in cooler and Reach in freezer soiled gaskets with mold like substance. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed hood vents over wok area soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yong Feng Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yong Feng Garden on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yong Feng Garden?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Yong Feng Garden.
How does Yong Feng Garden compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Yong Feng Garden most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Yong Feng Garden's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yong Feng Garden have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yong Feng 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 Yong Feng Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yong Feng Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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