CHINA GARDEN
1550 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F1 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-17-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands for 7 seconds **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Employee rinsed hands for less than 10-15 seconds in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator the need to only wash hands in handwash sink and discussed proper handwashing methods **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (65F – Cold Holding); garlic in oil (83F – Cold Holding) cabbage (45F – Cold Holding) **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Flip top cooler stored on top: Cabbage 43F, garlic in oil 41F, bean sprouts 46F. Manager took temperature of bean sprouts at 11am and states they were at 40F. Manager moved beans sprouts inside of unit. Discussed placing food inside containers underneath fill line **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the reach in cooler in cook line is stained **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
Basic 6
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in reach in cooler in front of the stove is grooved **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food beverage container on a food preparation area next to clean equipment/ utensils **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Multiple employee beverages stored on counter next to rice steamer and equipment **Time Extended**
08B-49-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in raw beef and pork walk in freezer next to the exit door in the back of the kitchen, yogurt and fruit in refrigerator at front counter next to beverages for the customers **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Employee food is segregated in walk in cooler but is not identified **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Employee preparing food not wearing hair restraint **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in employees restroom in the back of the kitchen by the back door exit is black mold substance **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:05 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.