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CHINA GARDEN

711 N 14 ST · LEESBURG · Lake County · FL 34748

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3621721
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10914721
DBPR license4508528

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over noodles in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored behind raw beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Egg rolls 52f, Chicken 57f, Chicken nuggets 57f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 5

#10Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Washed hands in three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Warewash. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front hand sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in cooler across from fryers. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour and sugar. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.