Inspection Report

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ASIAN GARDEN CHINESE FOOD AND SUSHI BAR

2451 W 68 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33016

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3475591
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786588
DBPR license2332697

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate10 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

#11High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed employee using paper towel in containers with sliced green onions to absorb moisture.

#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the prep cooler located at cook line cooked beef (55F – Cold Holding), stored in a double insert, as per employee less than 2 hours. Employee removed it and placed it inside the cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a container stored in the hws located at cook line. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hand wash sink at cook line at back kitchen water turned off. Operator opened water hot valve under the sink. Observed hot running water at 117F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach coolers door soiled, all reach in coolers at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed a cardboard box used as a food container instead the reach in cooler located across from the wok.

#3Basic14-09-4

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

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean trays wet nesting stored on drain board above the three compartment sink.

#5Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between the wall and the prep table at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of hws at kitchen soiled. Observed exterior of microwave soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, reach in cooler across from the wok.

#9Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water hws at cook line slow draining.

#10Basic21-02-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. At front line on the counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.