Inspection Report

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CHINA GARDEN III

9846 STRINGFELLOW RD C2 · SAINT JAMES CITY · Lee County · FL 33956

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 21, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3689548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13614208
DBPR license4605695

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of vitamins c above prep table. The manager removed the bottle of vitamin c from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household chemicals hot shot ant,roach and spider killer spray in employee restroom. The manager removed the hot shot spray from employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over sprouts in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw chicken wings beside the raw chicken on bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Manager Time As Public Health Control Form for cut leafy greens, cut broccoli, sprouts and chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handlers (SafeStaff) not completely filled out with expiration dates. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handwashing sink behind front counter soil residue on handles. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance In dining area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The cell phone was removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and floors soiled behind cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 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.