CHINA GARDEN
1427 KASS CIR, Spring Hill FL 34606 · 352-701-2626
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored underneath raw chicken in reach-in cooler to the right of the fryers. Operator moved and stored correctly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $150
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015035379 | Jul 9, 2015 | Sep 24, 2015 | $150 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. 1 container in the refrigerator by the cook line has a container using a cloth to cover food.
Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The microwave by the rice heaters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple refrigerator.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. The drain in the hand sink in the kitchen area is draining very slow.
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Stored food not covered. Several containers in the kitchen refrigerators were found uncovered. A container of noodles in the reach-in freezer, located outside the curtains on the left before entering the kitchen, was also found uncovered.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. 1 box of liquid shortening by the cook line on the floor.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. The operator replaced the ripped foil.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.
Ceiling tiles solid with accumulated of dust in the kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled: Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris
The interiors of all three microwaves have accumulated grease and food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwaves.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fried chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Curtains in doorways to kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris. - Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Jan 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Handwash sink knobs soiled with accumulation of food debris in kitchen. - Curtains in doorways to kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris. - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen. - Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Missing training certificate for Kuei Mei Lee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Handwash sink knobs soiled with accumulation of food debris in kitchen. - Curtains in doorways to kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris. - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen. - Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in cooler shelves that are soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and behind equipment in kitchen and behind cook line.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 pork stored underneath raw chicken in reach-in cooler to the right of the fryers. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked egg rolls below raw chicken in small white reach-in cooler below rice cooker. Discussed proper organization with operator and cooler was arranged correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Shell Eggs (48F - Ambient Air Temperature); Fried Chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in single door vertical reach-in cooler to the right of the rice cooker on the cook line. Operator moved to another reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blender soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance/slime.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of reach-in coolers, equipment handles, and rice cooker soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
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.