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
24 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. Soy sauce 60 oz dented can. **Warning**
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Management purchase correct sanitizer, chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked shrimp in stand up cooler on cook line. Shell eggs over case of lettuce and walking cooler Manager properly separated items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (60F – Cold Holding); egg rolls (48F – Cold Holding). Manager moved items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried rice (112F – Hot Holding). Manager heated rice to 165F. **Warning**
Intermediate 11
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Emailed management education package. **Warning**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Fried chicken 60F cooling on prep table. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallons of soy sauce in front of hand sink. Pot and pan in hand sink back kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food in hand sink. Manager moved food out of hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-24-5Intermediate – Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-06-4Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 70F water in 3CB. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked shrimp made 12-3-24. No date marking in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired 11-25-3024 **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 70F water at all hand sinks in restaurant. **Warning**
Basic 7
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 40 dead roaches under the cook line ovens. 80 dead roaches in reach-in cooler on cook line 5 dead roaches in gaskets reach-cooler. 30 dead roaches under prep sink, 25 dead roaches behind reach- in cooler on cook line. 15 dead roaches under 3CS 10 dead roaches on stream table. 40- dead roaches under dry storage shelves in back kitchen area. 10 dead roaches under hand sink at front counter **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bags of flour,corn starch on floor in bag prep area. Onions, soy sauce on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in walk-in cooler of the establishment. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:28 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.