CHINA GARDEN
1216 N MAIN ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352.745.5339
Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 3 droppings on top of hot water heater next to mop sink.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup no handle in salt container, operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole cut out in ceiling in back storage room with togo containers inside.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard lining egg roll container in walk in cooler. Egg rolls in cardboard box touching cardboard directly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food racks in walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Exterior of bulk containers soiled with old food debris. Interior bottom of chest reach in freezer by doorway to hallway.
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Open dumpster lid.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelf inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Scoop soiled inside raw onion container located in walk in cooler. 2 cutting boards stained by Three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork made 3 days ago in reach in cooler by front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Food racks in walk in cooler are starting to rust.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door in back storage hallway with sun shining through the bottom of door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest reach in freezer near bathroom hallway.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In front of Three compartment sink, operator placed in another bucket.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken over cauliflower and krab cream cheese in walk in cooler, operator moved raw items to the bottom.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and pork in front reach in cooler cooked 2 days ago no date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle in sauce container, employee removed cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets are torn. Ice build up in chest reach in freezer at front of cooks line.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cardboard box containing egg rolls directly in reach in cooler behind front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of the fryer wall is soiled. Shelf above prep sink and Three compartment sink. Exterior bulk containers on dry storage shelf. Meat mixer equipment. Rice cooker next to meat mixer.
Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in walk in cooler in wire baskets with no coverings on the sides of food items, employee wrapped food with plastic wrap.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef, manager moved raw beef over raw chicken.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile in dining area by front door. Hole in ceiling in back storage room.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board by fryers with deep cut marks.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on rack above prep sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer under shelves. In very back storage room by back door.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Egg rolls stored directly in cardboard box in reach in cooler behind front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment. Drying rack above Three compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf lining wall holding raw animal proteins.
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on pants then continued cooking chicken at wok station.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw shrimp and bok choy vegetable in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle on floor under prep sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in uncooked rice bag.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the back of kitchen above water heater.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at beginning of cooks line. Employee drink on dry storage shelf. Employee moved all drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on dry storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler food racks are starting to rust on the surface.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden table by front counter. Wooden pallets in back storage room under single service items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles. Racks in walk in cooler. Hoods filters on cooks line. Walk in cooler fan guard. Chicken tumbler exterior soiled, employee stated item is not in use at this time because it is in disrepair.
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in walk in freezer no cover, employee stated items were to be returned to food company.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under Three compartment sink on floor, employee placed bucket on cardboard.
Jan 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg in same container at bean sprouts in cooler on cooks line. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Raw beef over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw items below and placed correctly per proper cooking temperatures.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bibb is located at the end of cooks line under cooking equipment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior back soiled in top part of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used to scoop uncooked rice. Operator removed can.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above the walk in coolers and in the women's restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lighters on top of sauce can and baking powder container on shelf across from chicken roller.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic container on shelf above Three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Beef on floor in walk in freezer, operator placed on shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between reach in cooler and table on cooks line. Operator moved knife.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden board over container of old cooking grease outside of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled on cooks line. Door jam soiled on reach in cooler on cooks line. Exterior bulk containers. The shelf holding bulk containers. Walk in cooler shelves. The exterior of chicken roller.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By the chicken roller area. Floor under pallets in back storage room is soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head stored in top part of mop bucket near mop sink.
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate16 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces in reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved chicken to the bottom.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 3 droppings on top of hot water heater next to mop sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (68F - Cold Holding) on cooks line at room temperature, items had been out no longer than 4 hours, operator chose to place item on the 4 hour time as a public health control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler shelves soiled in cooler across from fryers. Cutting boards heavily stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue bowl in back Handwash sink, operator moved bowl.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle under prep sink with purple liquid inside, operator stated it was degreaser.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Blocked hallway.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1 drink on prep table, 1 drink on chest reach in freezer, and 2 drinks on counter next to stand up reach in freezer. Operator moved all drinks to the bottom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Box of cigarettes on top of canned food on shelf in hallway heading towards the back door, employee moved cigarettes.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with deep cut marks. One plastic container melted/warped on shelf above Three compartment sink. Reach in freezer gasket torn by front counter. Back prep table the bottom shelf is starting to surface rust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath most all equipment in kitchen. Inside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor next to grease container near walk in freezer.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Operator closed lid.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Prep table reach in cooler on cooks line, operator moved knife.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in raw chicken on cooks line. Manager removed tongs.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to Three compartment sink and mop sink.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under rice cooker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Reach in cooler door jam soiled on cooks line. Back prep table. Bulk containers holding dry goods the exterior is soiled. Scale. Shelves in walk in cooler. Three compartment sink handles are soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Spoon inside wonton soup has tape on handle that is peeling back.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler such as eggrolls, sauces, meats, etc.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water. Pork thawing at room temperature on cooling rack. Shrimp thawing room temperature in Three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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