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CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

27100 S DIXIE HWY · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33032

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3467430
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778427
DBPR license2325544

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#12High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line, as per manager less than 1 hour. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork (47F – Cold Holding); noodles (48F – Cold Holding)at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee add ice during inspection. Also observed garlic oil at cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards at cook line.

Basic 11

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar, flour and rice containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at cookline.

#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at cook line.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on both back doors.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.

#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in all units at cook line.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cut onions container not covered inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified by dishwasher area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.