Inspection Report

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CHINA GARDEN

3114 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD · PALM CITY · Martin County · FL 34990

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 14, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404355
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8545832
DBPR license5301257

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over chili sauce and chopped garlic reach in cooler cook line, Raw steak and raw chicken over cooked krab not in commercial packaging white upright reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over raw pork, both products not in commercial packaging at walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper storage procedures.

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Meat thawing in hand wash sink. Operator removed meat. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In women's restroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled at front server station. Operator discarded chemical. Advised operator to label all chemicals. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0ppm.

#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee Wash then rinse dishes with no sanitizer step at triple sink. Educated operator on proper dish washing procedures. Triple sink set up to sanitize, chlorine sanitizer 50ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.