CHINA GARDEN
1527 BARTOW RD · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33801
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored chicken pieces in reachin freezer **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container in potato starch **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor in reachin freezer. Bag of ice on floor. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reachin cooler and prep table. **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:07 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.