CHINA GARDEN
5947 PINE RIDGE RD, Naples FL 34119 · 239.354.1888
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
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JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over ready to serve sauces. Operator adjusted order of items to proper order.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,850
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022018995 | Apr 14, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $600 |
| 7--2019000359 | Jan 2, 2019 | Mar 22, 2019 | $550 |
| 7--2018018038 | Mar 5, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $600 |
| 7--2017019429 | Mar 29, 2017 | Jul 11, 2017 | $100 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed fried wontons being stored inside leftover raw chicken cardboard box. Operator discarded wontons and box.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Unable to access paper towels in restroom. Operator replaced batteries.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Front line is dimly lit.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed fried wontons being stored inside leftover raw chicken cardboard box. Operator discarded wontons and box.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and shrimp thawing in standing water at Three compartment sink
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust and debris that has pitted the surface.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In Walk in cooler observed raw pork over cut produce and raw chicken over peeled onions. Operator rearranged products. This is a repeat violation from 4-10-25
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has a gap.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on freezer floor. This is a repeat violation from 4-10-25
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy accumulation of grease and debris
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on front line not inverted. Operator inverted containers. This is a repeat violation from 4-10-25
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed numerous medications stored above the cook line. Operator removed them.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and shrimp stored over lettuce and onions in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the meat.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and chicken stored over cooked noodles in the make table. Operator moved the meat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of chili sauce stored below multiple containers of cleaning chemicals in the drys storage area. Operator removed the chili sauce.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for flour. Operator removed the bowl.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line the walk in freezer shelves. Operator removed the cardboard.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cooking oil and soybean oil stored on the floor for the dry storage area. Operator placed them off the ground.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple to-go containers not stored inverted on the cook line. Operator inverted them.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 ready to serve sauces. Operator adjusted order of items to proper order.
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. Precooked pork held in freezer, no date marking. Operator advised and is taking steps to correct.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Held in side container of sugar as well. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Found in reach in cooler at front of restaurant, open can with straw and opened water bottle on top shelf above ready to serve/use items. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted single service items.
Stored food not covered. Pan of noodles not covered in back of kitchen. Operator covered pan for further protection while stored.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6 lb can of baby corn. Operator separated to be returned to distributor.
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. Operator completed form.
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 precooked chopped pork not date marked in walk in freezer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start working with food with out washing hands when changing tasks. Educated employees and operator on proper hand washing. Employees washed hands before continuing to work.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed vegetables, cut cabbage and noodles in plastic and paper non food grade bags. Operator removed items from bags. Repeat 4/12/2023
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in starch in back area. Operator moved for proper storage. 6/15/2022, 12/12/2022, 4/12/2023
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between prep table and end of flip top line cooler. Operator moved for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator moved to thaw under running water.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.