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HAPPY CHINA GARDEN INC

1616 W CAPE CORAL PKWY STE 110 · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33914

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3656519
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13491705
DBPR license4605403

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored over ready to eat tofu in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well, pork dumplings (106 F – Hot Holding). Operator began reheating for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored with clean food containers. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken in walk in cooler, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Intermediate31B-06-4

Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense at either hand sink in kitchen.

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled under hand sink.

Basic 5

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Partial personal beverage on to go counter and dry storage shelf. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In front counter beverage cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025 **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:40 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 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.