Inspection Report

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SPRING GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANTE

850 49 ST · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 14, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3362741
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8382001
DBPR license6216629

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over soy sauce in walk-in cooler

#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (62F – Cold Holding) in cooler on cook line (not working) moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Accumulation of grease and food residue on wok station **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment in both hand sinks at rear of kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 13

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler and freezer jandles

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Female employee with hair in loose bun on cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of starch and sugar on floor near dry storage **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in bags of starch, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in chicken wings in cooler on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg cartons reused on cook ,ine

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food in walk-in cooler

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.