CHINA GARDEN
12165 SW 152 ST, Miami FL 33177 · 305.235.1117
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 provided to operator.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of vitamins stored on shelf above reach in cooler across from cook line and on shelf in dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler.
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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside of walk in freezer, all products removed from original packaging.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed mouthwash stored on shelf in dry storage area with cans of soy sauce.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled under prep table at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside containers of corn starch, salt, and sugar in dry storage area.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with chemicals in back prep area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage above walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw pork ribs stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Observed container of raw pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, salt, and msg not labeled at cook line.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler.
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. Observed raw beef not commercially packaged stored over wonton wrappers inside walk in freezer.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of corn starch in dry storage area.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with chemicals in back prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor in prep area. Operator picked up bucket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water stored inside reach in cooler. Operator removed water.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink slow draining at kitchen entrance.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf rusted.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl on top of broccoli used to dispense food inside the reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed above the preparation table. Operator removed it.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an open cup with coffee above reach in cooler. Employee removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 placed a hair restraint and failed to wash her hands before engaging in food preparation.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the front. Operator provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foods inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler were not date marked. As per operator foods were cooked over 24 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl used as scoop inside the broccoli.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored in food preparation table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee provided one.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle stored inside the soy sauce inside the walk in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Employee removed it.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above fried egg rolls inside the reach in cooler.
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 provided to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Operator provided paper towel.
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. Firm was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator they were cooked the previous day.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the corn starch. Operator removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Operator stored it at least 6 inches off the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the sauce sauce inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed it.
Stored food not covered. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler not covered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table operator removed it.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids inside hand sink. Employee placed the lids on shelves..
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food trays on floor by walk in cooler lean on wall.
Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a container with marinated chicken on floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Tools not related to kitchen under prep table at kitchen.
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.