CHINA GARDEN
711 N 14 ST, Leesburg FL 34748
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 9 visits since July 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. Eggrolls 59f, Chicken 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken nuggets 66f, Egg rolls 47f. Operator states food was out while busy. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board by fryers.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -On top of upright freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Jackets on dry goods.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Small black reach in refrigerator.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Tongs between cooler and prep table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Spoons in 80f water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Upright freezer gasket. -Exterior of fryers. -Exterior of bulk containers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior of unused cooler to right of fryers.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Cooked pork stored in cardboard chicken box.
Stored food not covered. -Chicken nuggets and egg rolls in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Brillo pad used for scrubbing woks not in good condition. Manager discarded and got new Brillo pad.
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front hand sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in cooler across from fryers.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 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 over noodles in walk in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored behind raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Egg rolls 52f, Chicken 57f, Chicken nuggets 57f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Washed hands in three compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Warewash.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front hand sink.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of freezer.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in cooler across from fryers.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Walk in cooler fan covers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour and sugar.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 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 chicken over cooked chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken wings over wontons. -Raw shrimp over sauce buckets in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Eggrolls 66f, Pork 72f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board by fryers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked eggrolls, Cooked chicken.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Pink spray bottle under three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Sauce scoop.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. -Case of pork in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Fork and scoops in 75f water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Sliced beef in standing water.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Cooked chicken in Walmart bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish over soda. -Raw chicken over dumplings.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board by fryers.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No cold water at Handsink near front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Interior of fryers.
Stored food not covered. -Eggrolls in walk in cooler.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 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 chicken on a stick over spring rolls.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wontons.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored behind carrots.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggrolls 59f, Chicken 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, egg rolls, pork, noodles.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 76f.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Freezer gaskets.
Stored food not covered. Chicken and egg rolls in walk in cooler.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 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 clean sink drain and then begin working with food without washing hands.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Stored at room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.Operator placed in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 87f, less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Small white cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Egg flats.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
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.