CHINA GARDEN
7954 MCNAB RD, North Lauderdale FL 33068 · (954) 590-3375
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 bulletin
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024016839 | Feb 26, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
9 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 24 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee repeatedly wiped face and without washing hands employee handled trays of onion and chicken, discussed with operator who washed hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In walk in cooler non food grade paper used as a liner for cut green peppers, discussed with operator who removed paper.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw shrimp and beef stored over non commercially packaged cooked pork, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler Raw chicken stored over onions and carrots, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken stored above raw shrimp neither product commercially packaged, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products..
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) on top of reach in cooler per operator eggs left out for approximately 15 minutes, discussed cold holding with operator who placed eggs inside of cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On crash cart at cook line fresh garlic in oil (84F - Cold Holding) per operator product held out of temperature for unknown amount of time see stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In reach in cooler cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On crash cart at cook line fresh garlic in oil (84F - Cold Holding) per operator product held out of temperature for unknown amount of time see stop sale.
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. Printed and provided to operator.
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. One employee hired approximately 3 weeks ago with no proof of reporting responsibilities, discussed with operator and emailed copy of reporting agreement.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk in cooler cooked chicken per operator chicken removed from freezer and prepared 9 days prior, discussed with operator to date marked frozen and refrigerated times. Operator date marked containers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler crab rangoons and cooked pork prepared 48 hours ago not date marked, discussed with operator who date marked containers of food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish washing station unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning solution, discussed with operator who labeled bottle.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with accumulation of residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line ceiling tiles have accumulation of dust debris, discussed with operator to clean area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line open employee beverages stored above food preparation area, discussed with operator who removed drinks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking and preparing food not wearing hair restraint, discussed with operator who put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen containers of cooking oil stored on floor, discussed with operator who removed containers from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line sides of deep fryer and Chinese style stoves soiled with accumulation of grease and food residues, discussed with operator to. Lean and sanitize areas.
Stored food not covered. In dry storage area of kitchen large bins of salt, msg, and sugar uncovered, discussed with operator who placed lids on containers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted, discussed with operator to replace or repair.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple food containers not labeled with product name, discussed with operator who labeled containers.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In back of kitchen fire extinguisher in recharge zone with powder discharged on ground.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink chlorine sanitizer reading over 200 ppm chlorine. Operator remade solution to 100 ppm chlorine.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided during g the inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork thawed and in the refrigerator without proper date marking. Per operator item was thawed one day ago. Operator date marked 3-11 during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler, bucket of ready to eat sauces stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed right low boy cooler at cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Employee washing dishes in three compartment sink with no sanitizing step. Advised operator to set up three compartment sink and sanitize dishes. Three compartment sink was set up reading chlorine 100 ppm.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in walk in cooler, egg rolls stored in recycled brown box. Educated operator on proper use of food grade containers for food storage. Operator removed egg rolls and stored in food grade container.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed operator put on dirty pair of gloves that was stored by the hand wash sink and engaged in food preparation. Educated operator on proper use of single use gloves and proper hand washing procedures. Operator discarded gloves, properly washed hands and put on new pair of gloves.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator.
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. Provided poster to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by large pot. Operator removed during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to triple sink has food debris and pan in sink. Operator cleaned sink and moved pan.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, cooked chicken, cooked wontons prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked. Made since 12-16 at 12 noon. Operator date marked during the inspection 12-16.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter single serve to go containers not stored inverted / protected. Operator inverted during the inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in food preparation area, employee hat stored on utensils rack over preparation table where crab ragoons are being prepared. Operator removed and stored in a designated area away from food.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in kitchen, pan of onions stored on floor. Operator elevated during the inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers containing sugar and corn starch not labeled. Operator labeled during the inspection.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed one bottle Advil and one bottle of Tylenol in prep area on shelf next to take out fold containers in kitchen. Manager removed.
Dented/rusted cans present. Can of baby corn on dry goods shelf dented. Manager removed and placed aside to return to manufacturer.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wearing a single glove, washed a soiled pot, then proceed to cook line and grabbed a clean spoon to dispense ready to eat food,without discarding gloves and washing hands After manager instructed, employee discarded glove, washed both hands and put in new pair of gloves.
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 poster to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual table top can opener soiled with food debris and grease. Manager removed and placed in sink to clean.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves with food containers in prep area in back area of kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two boxes of plastic spoons stored on floor behind front counter. Manager removed from floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth used to wipe surfaces, not stored in sanitizing solution. Manager removed and placed in sanitizer.
Jun 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee at cookline cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to handle clean cooking equipment without first washing hands.employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator properly separated
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right flip top cooler; bean sprouts (43-51F - Cold Holding). Observed overfilled in unit. Per operator food left in unit overnight. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right flip top cooler; bean sprouts (43-51F - Cold Holding). Observed overfilled in unit. Per operator food left in unit overnight. See stop sale
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser unlabeled in kitchen area. Operator labeled
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by dish area. Operator mopped up water
Food stored on floor. Ready to eat sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated
Stored food not covered. Sugar container in prep area uncovered
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to handle single service item without washing hands. PIC educated about the importance of washing hands after cracking egg.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored next to unwashed broccoli in walking cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored next to ready to eat shrimp in flip top cooler across from cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 20mins. PIC advised to hold wings on time as a public health control for safety.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Lin J. expired 10/3/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter, chicken cooked 3/10/25am not date marked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle not stored above wanton in low boy cooler across from cook line. PIC removed handle from item.
Stored food not covered. Observed fried chicken and egg rolls stored uncovered in walk-in cooler.
Aug 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee prescription medication in a container on the shelf above make table. Employee rem
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over breaded shrimp not all commercially packaged on speed rack in walk-in freezer. Employee inverted shrimp
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over Buckets of sauces in walk-in cooler employee placed chicken on lower shelf Observed raw shell eggs over RTE dice ham in lower make table. employee placed raw shell eggs on lower shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed pork and chicken frozen three days ago thawed today with no date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense onions and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Employee removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw chicken stored on walk-in floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 80F by rice cooker. Operator discarded water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes lids and single serve three compartment styrofoam containers stored on floor
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork 34F on sheet pan on speed rack out at room temperature. Employee placed in walk-in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt sugar msg operator labeled
Feb 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings over sliced onions and cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator inverted
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator refilling sanitizer bucket.
No soap provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink soap dispenser jammed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed stainless steel bowl in container of raw beef in flip top cooler. Operator removed. Observed open can used as scoop in rice container. Operator voluntary discarded can.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm. Operator added more chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Operator moved cooked pork to another shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (87F - Hot Holding) on counter at room temperature next to fryer. Per operator held less than two hours. Operator moved chicken wings to walk-in cooler for quick chill
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 bulletin
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink being used as a dump sink had cooked rice in hand wash sink. Operator removed rice and cleaned hand washing sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking any where in the establishment.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cornstarch and sugar. Operator removed
Food stored on floor.. Observed plastic container of raw chicken and cooked pork stored on the floor in walk-in cooler Operator elevated Observed raw packages of raw chicken on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator elevated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water 87F by rice cooker. Operator discarded water.
Working containers of msg removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
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