SPRING GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANTE
850 49 ST · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery bags used to store raw meat and other foods in reach in freezer next to walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings behind dry storage shelf by back door Operator cleaned area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: 1 rodent dropping under hot box at end of cook line. **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line, and on prep table by 3 compartment sink are heavily grooved and stained. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
Basic 15
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Reach in freezer by walk in cooler handle heavily soiled with built up grease. -walk in cooler door -reach in ice chest freezer -reach in cooler by front counter **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling tile in restroom shows water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
50-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Last license posted expired Feb 1 2024 **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in deli cooler on cook line, and on prep table by 3 compartment sink are heavily grooved and stained. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook using no form of hair restraint **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted out with large hole. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
51-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers and reach in freezers, as well as walk in cooler, are soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
35B-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back screen door has gaps all the way around and front door is open. 1 live fly, 1 live lizard, and 4 rodent droppings present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues around perimeter and seals **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Bags of flour, corn starch, msg, and rice stored uncovered in dry storage area near back door. Food stored in walk in cooler uncovered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
38-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler very dim lit **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:03 AM.
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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.