CHINA GARDEN
1650 SAN PABLO RD S STE 6, Jacksonville FL 32224 · 904.999.9853
Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Observed both foods stored higher than chill line of cooler. Operator removed both foods and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink on cook line and hand wash sink in back kitchen area blocked by cart for rice warmer and misc trays and bags of rice. Operator started to clear path to both hand wash sinks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls without handles used to dispense salt, and chicken powder and a metal can without handle to dispense rice. Operator removed bowls and can from all three foods.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf in prep area with containers of food on shelf.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling throughout kitchen, prep, warewashing areas not smooth, non absorbent and easily cleanable.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid for container of rice in back kitchen area in disrepair/ taped up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled. Also, multiple filters in hood area above wok station has accumulation of grease/ soiled.
Reach-in cooler/ walk-in-cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in-cooler shelves with rust and pitted surface.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp and raw chicken thawing at triple sink without running water on. Operator grabbed the chicken to cook and turned on water for shrimp.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) at front line. Operator remade Sanitizer solution and retested at 50ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed to buckets containing white substance that has been removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled salt and chicken powder.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 touching cell phone, then touched clean rice cooker and clean utensils without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in direct contact of non food grade bag in walk in freezer. Also, non food grade paper menu used in direct contact with wontons in reach-in cooler across from fryers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat pork in walk-in-cooler. Also, raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer, not all products commercially packaged. Operator arranged items to properly store in walk-in-cooler and reach in freezer.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at front service line. Operator added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable white cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from wok station blocked by crate with large rice cooker on it. Also, hand wash sink at end of cook line blocked by shelving with large pots on it. Operator removed rack and rice cooker to clear path to hand wash sinks.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided expired food safety training certification. He has new book and will send updated food safety training certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap/ unusable Soap at hand wash sink at end of cook line. Soap that came out of dispenser black sludge type substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can without handle used to dispense rice.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling on cook line, prep area, and kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf above triple sink unable to properly air dry
Equipment in poor repair. Lid on rice container in disrepair/ lid taped in areas.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor across from prep table. Also, container of wrapped packages of beef stored on floor in walk-in-cooler under bottom shelf. Operator removed items from floor to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in freezer heavily soiled. Also, multiple filters above wok station and fryers heavily soiled. Also, lid to container of reach-in cooler stored next to triple sink soiled.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over cooked pork egg rolls in walk in freezer.-not all foods commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored over ready to eat pork in walk in freezer - not all foods commercially packaged. Also, raw chicken stored above ready to eat chicken in reach in freezer next to fryer- not all foods commercially packaged. Operator rearranged all raw chicken and raw beef to be properly stored in walk in freezer and reach in freezer next to fryers.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Employee food safety training certificate appear to be falsified with date change of year. Discussed with operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense corn starch. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen and prep area not smooth and easily cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Plastic buckets with soy sauce stored on floor under prep table.
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper menu used as a liner under chicken wings in reach-in cooler across from fryer. Operator removed paper menu.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat soy sauce in bottom of reach-in cooler across from wok station. Also, raw chicken stored above ready to eat pork in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed shelled eggs and raw chicken in walk-in-cooler to properly store.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler. Observed both foods stored higher than chill line of cooler. Operator removed both foods and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in back area near triple sink blocked by multiple containers, shelving and boxes. Also, container of sauce stored in basin of same hand wash sink. Discussed with operator to clear path to hand wash sink and remove sauce container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can without handle used to dispense rice near triple sink. Also, cup without handle used to dispense flour in dry food storage area. Operator removed can and cup from both foods.
Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor under wok station at cook line. Operator removed container of oil to properly store. Also, multiple buckets with sauces in them stored on floor in walk-in-cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave across from wok station soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator removed wet cloth to properly store.
Mar 13, 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 food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat pork in walk-in-cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at end of cookline blocked by pallet with bucket and supplies on pallet. Also, same hand wash sink blocked with container of sauce stored in hand wash sink. discussed clearing path and removing container from hand wash sink to operator.
Food stored on floor. Multiple plastic buckets with sauces and food in them stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. Also, container of oil stored on floor in front of wok station.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between prep table and reach-in cooler across from wok station. Operator removed knives to properly store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above wok station soiled. Also, gasket on walk in cooler door soiled.
Stored food not covered. Multiple Foods stored in reach in freezer behind POS area not covered. Operator covered foods during this inspection.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wipe cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Employee added water to sanitizer solution. Took second test of chemical sanitizer at 100ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with rice pot stored in front of sink. Manager removed rice pot from in front of hand sink to allow for hand washing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottle of water stored on preparation table in back room. Manager removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauce stored on floor of walk-in cooler.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed wet wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw shrimp in tub of water. Manager placed under running cold water.
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