CHINA GARDEN
450098 STATE RD 200, Callahan FL 32011 · 904-879-1111
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. License paid and updated during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef in walk in cooler, moved to store correctly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork pulled from freezer, no date marking
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal open drink stored on rack over cooked noddles, drink moved
Nov 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Operator advertised real crab on menu by using the word crab. Item is crab Rangoon under appetizer section of the menu. Person in charge states is made with imitation crab.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in sugar bag on shelf near back door. Operator removed it from the bag.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes and lighter on shelf near back door. Operator removed items and placed them in a designated area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with old food on cook line.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Operator closed lid. Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed lid.
Stored food not covered. Imitation crab in walk in cooler at 39F uncovered.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed wiping cloths stored in soap and sanitizer testing at 0ppm. Personal in charge discarded and remade to 100ppm.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. In walk in cooler, shelled eggs stored in walk in cooler with ambient air temperature of 54F. Eggs moved to reach in cooler with ambient air temperature of 37F.
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Inspector notes ambient air temperature of walk in cooler is 54F. Manager states that repair company has been notified. Inspector notes that all TCS foods are below 41F currently and asked manager to move TCS items to other reach in coolers/freezers.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In front reach in cooler by counter, chicken cooked yesterday morning is not dated. Manager dated chicken.
Equipment in poor repair. White reach in freezer by walk in cooler (left) has cracked interior. Both reach in freezers near walk in cooler have torn gaskets.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back dry storage area. Floor by hot water heater in back kitchen. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil on floor in back kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets for reach in coolers/freezers. Racks for reach in freezers in kitchen. Racks in dry storage area in back. Area around soda nozzles for drink dispenser in dining area.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Near fryers, red storage container in direct contact with crispy toppings. Inspector explained the use of food grade bags inside container.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. License paid and updated during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter, spray bottle containing chemical cleaner has no label. Manager labeled bottle.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two (2) tanks under table near drink dispenser in dining area.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf above flip top cooler across from cooking station.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in back dry storage area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket with chlorine sanitizer solution tested 0ppm. Employee added more sanitizer. Solution tested 100ppm.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 raw pork in stand up freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 58f in water stored on flip top, placed back in cooler. Cooked general chicken 46f Sweet sour chicken 46f states door possibly left open
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. Emailed over flyer
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees on cook line needs employee training certificates
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked general chicken In reach in freezer, moved
Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab mix 50 pork 48f noddles 48 in walk in cooler. Placed in freezer to bring down temp
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Fish in walk in cooler. States it's personal
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
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.