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
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of hoisin sauce on dry storage shelf
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in to go bags in chest freezer
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid spray on top of slicer in kitchen
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over tofu in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler bean sprouts (67F – Cold Holding), moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at rear of kitchen blocked by power cords **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All three hand sinks, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. All three hand sinks, replaced **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 17
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler and rice cooker handles soiled **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of hoisin sauce on dry storage shelf
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in cooler, cook line and dry storage area
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of corn starch, flour and rice on floor in dry storage. Bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in corn starch and four bags **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – 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 **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on sides of wok station Meat slicer handle soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in and walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line **Repeat Violation**
42-03-5Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Power tools on top of dry storage shelf
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food not covered in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water, moved to running water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed celery over cut peppers in walk-in cooler
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:26 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.