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
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags being used in direct contact with raw chicken in reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink.
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Cans of Raid near 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate 5
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -operator washed hands in prep sink
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards on prep cooler on cookline stained **Repeat Violation**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner is the only person with training and it is a food handler certificate. No proof of food manager certificate for any employees.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink near prep sink Operator put out paper towels
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Husband who engages in food preparation does not have any proof of training.
Basic 12
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler door -reach in coolers and freezers doors -oven door **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cutting boards on prep cooler on cookline grooved **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in 3 compartment sink 1 dead roach in out of order prep cooler on cookline 1 dead roach under prep sink 1 dead roach in dry storage area 3 dead roaches in reach in freezer on cookline Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open can of Pepsi stored on top of prep cooler
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employees eating on prep cooler cutting board Operator cleaned and sanitized cutting board **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone propped against prep cooler door on cookline Operator removed phone **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -prep table in kitchen bottom shelf is rusted out with large hole in it **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on reach in and walk in coolers soiled **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -open bags of flour, sugar, corn starch not covered or closed for storage. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 1:45 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.