CHINA GARDEN
801 DIXON BLVD STE 1137, Cocoa FL 32922
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Test dish washer machine reading 0ppm. Prime the dish washer machine and reading 50ppm
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Use food container that stores sugar has a crack in the food container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under the counter 2 door reach in cooler and upright reach in cooler interior is soiled
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over RTE commercial cooked mussels
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with old food debris. Manager took can opener blade to 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler gaskets are starting to tear
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand wash sink at prep area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 door reach in cooler Interior shelving is soiled
Walk in cooler shelving is soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food container not labeled salt and sugar
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2 door reach in cooler had whole raw egg shell over cooked chicken. Operator removed raw eggs over cooked chicken
Observed on buffet line imitation cook krab meat label crab meat to the public. Operator is reeducate and know imitation krab meat needs to label with K then a C. Operator change the name on the display menu.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damage in kitchen located closer to 3 compartment sink. Ceiling tile is damaged by water damage
Equipment in poor repair. 2 doorReach in freezer and. 2 door Reach in cooler door gasket is on poor condition
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign for hand wash sink by prep sink in kitchen
Observed walk in cooler shelving is soiled
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken over raw shrimp and unwashed produce. Operator is re-educated and knows now that raw chicken has to be on the bottom of raw shrimp and unwashed produce, because of it higher min cooking temperature. Operator ha# place raw chicken under raw shrimp and unwashed produce
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. And exterior is soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers containing flower have 16oz soup cup with no handle stored in container use for scooping. Operator discarded the cup
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored directly on the floor. Operator remove cooking oil off the floor and place 6 inches or above
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to dry good shelving
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp. Chicken has a higher cooking temp than shrimp. Shrimp is 145°F and chicken is 165°F. Chicken needs to be on 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. Emailed operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup use as scoop with no Handle in flower container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee personal stored on the prep table with clean equipment
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cooking oil jugs stored directly on the floor on cook-line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed 2door reach in cooler not having internal ambient air thermometer in the unit
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2door reach in freezer gasket is soiled with black like substance
Observed beverage station in kitchen back splash is soiled
Observed ice machine in kitchen interior is soiled with black like substance
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop head stored directly in mop bucket in mop sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container containing flour not labeled
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Layla on site over 60 days with no food safety training,
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1#bowl used as scoop without handle in bulk cornstarch
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves and table legs of prep tables soiled, cooking equipment on cooks line exterior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer unit with old food debris interior. 2 door reach in cooler unit on cooks line interior soiled with old food. Counter reach in cooler uni5 on cooks line interior soiled.
Dec 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran unit 3 times and primed unit, all at 0 ppm chlorine for the Dish Washing Machine, operator changed 5 gallon bucket with new product
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server/ wait staff come from dining room after handling soiled items, and go to kitchen and start to cut watermelon without first hand washing and applying gloves, she then went to just apply gloves without first hand washing, and then went to hand wash in the prep sink, all were corrected and re-educated employee
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed Fresh broccoli on ice pulled from cases to remove ice before being placed in walk in cooler, broccoli was placed in drain sink of soiled dishes side of dishwashing area. Spoke with operator to change this procedure for removing the ice from the cases.
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. Form was found by inspector and operator posted while inspection as taking place
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. Layla on site over 60 days with no food safety training,
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee on site Layla over 60 days no employee agreement in place. Blank form in Spanish was found by inspector and Layla completed form before inspection was completed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink mold like substance on deflector of the ice bin/ ice machine
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. And exterior soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1#bowl used as scoop without handle in bulk cornstarch
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves and table legs of prep tables soiled, cooking equipment on cooks line exterior soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer unit with old food debris interior. 2 door reach in cooler unit on cooks line interior soiled with old food. Counter reach in cooler uni5 on cooks line interior soiled.
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