CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
27100 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately three by bathroom door, two in the lobby area, two under the grill, three under dishwasher machine, two by the three compartment sink, four on the kitchen wall, one by the entrance of the kitchen door.
Intermediate 5
11-07-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
22-05-4Intermediate – Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 19
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
36-40-5Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, grease, or food debris. Grills, fryers.
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cutting boards stored on the floor.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately one by the Reach in cooler by server area, four by the storage area, two on slicer machine, three on the prep table
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
10-08-4Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
06-05-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Pork ribs
23-14-4Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Underneath tea containers.
23-09-4Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
23-12-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:01 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 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.