CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
27100 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cabbage inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler next to walk in cooler bean sprouts (48F – Cold Holding); pork wontons (58F – Cold Holding). As per operator they were using it and put it back approximately 1 hr ago. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certification expired for Lifang Lin on 7/12/2026. **Warning**
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Observed inside flour container at storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under fryers cook line. **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on standing water 88F next to rice cooker. Operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-04-5Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed over kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 2:20 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.