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
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken (72F – Cold Holding); fried rice (65F – Cold Holding). Operator had them sitting out on cook line with temperature control. She said they had been out since 2. She put them in freezer to rapid cool. Raw beef (54F – Cold Holding) sitting out on prep table, but was not in the process of being prepared. Operator put in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Fried chicken 43F. Cooked chicken 39F. Cooked broccoli 50F. Fried rice 66F. Operator voluntarily discarded broccoli. It had been stored above fill line in deli cooler. Operator says she cooked fried rice last night around midnight, says she began cooling process "early this morning," but is unsure of the exact time. Stop Sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on deli cooler on cook line stained and grooved **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
Basic 13
32-12-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on deli cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
12B-02-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee food containers and dirty employee utensils stored on top of reach in deli cooler across from cook line **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -bottom shelf of prep table in middle of kitchen is rusted out **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
33-20-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
33-29-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Grease receptacle lid open. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood system soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **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, freezers, and walk in cooler are soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Stored rice, flours, sugar are stored in open bags either no covering or sealing of bags in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:06 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.