CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
27100 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employees on proper procedures.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut ham container on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings at kitchen area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (49F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (112F – Hot Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator moved rice container to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cooked ribs and cooked crispy chicken stored in soiled containers in standing unit next to fryer at cook line.
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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 ribs,cooked chicken wings not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours at walk in cooler.
Basic 11
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sweet sauce container at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on both back doors.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some missing tiles at cook line.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 94° next to steam table at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across wok station.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal water bottle in standing unit next to fryer at cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at cook line, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on unit at wok station at cook line.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several food containers not covered on shelves at walk in cooler.
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed several wiping cloths at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:12 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.