CHINA GARDEN
1550 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F1, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727.669.7688
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 46 F, tofu 48 F in reach in cooler opposite woks. Manager put food on ice. Recheck cut cabbage 42 F. Tofu reheated for order
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves at cook line
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Manager removed cloth from dumplings in walk in cooler
Food ( containers of soy sauce ) stored on floor.in kitchen. Manager relocated containers of food
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Time/temperature control for safety food ( raw beef) thawed in an improper manner at room temperature in triple sink. Manager turned on cold running water on beef Reviewed with manager thawing methods
Unwashed fruits/vegetables( bag of onions) stored with ready-to-eat food ( cooked chicken) on shelf in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager safe food storage.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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 in walk in freezer. Reviewed with manager
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. Tray of raw chicken over tray of raw beef in walk in freezer. Reviewed with manager
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board soiled with food debris in the grooves on cutting board in food prep area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on food prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer in front counter area. Manager placed food inside a container and marked container "for employee food "
Stored food (clean cut vegetables )not covered in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near walk in cooler. Manager place sanitizer solution bucket on a crate.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting broccoli with bare hands. Reviewed with manager. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager safe food storage
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container lids stored in hand wash sinks in food preparation area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times. Employee removed lids from hand wash sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom. Manager placed paper towels in dispenser
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in back kitchen and next to clean equipment/utensils in front counter area. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed employee drinks
Equipment in poor repair. - Rusted shelf on prep table in back kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment and along wall in food preparation areas.
Food ( containers of sauces ) stored on floor in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves soiled - soiled outer surfaces of microwave at cook line - soiled handles on refrigerators in front counter area - soiled shelves in dry storage area Reviewed with manager
Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler. Wontons not covered in walk in freezer.Reviewed with manager safe storage
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reviewed with manager
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 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 chicken over raw pork in walk in freezer. Reviewed with manager
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand gloves inside hand wash sink in food prep area. Gloves removed. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager purchased the correct bleach sanitizer for food contact surfaces during the inspection
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in front cook line area - water at 78 F after 2 minutes of running water.Reviewed with manager
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food on shelf with food for the public in the walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled - outer surfaces of food containers soiled in walk in cooler Reviewed with manager
Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in walk in cooler uncovered. Reviewed with manager
Aug 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands for 7 seconds
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (65F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (83F - Cold Holding) cabbage (45F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the reach in cooler in cook line is stained
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in reach in cooler in front of the stove is grooved
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food beverage container on a food preparation area next to clean equipment/ utensils
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in raw beef and pork walk in freezer next to the exit door in the back of the kitchen, yogurt and fruit in refrigerator at front counter next to beverages for the customers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in employees restroom in the back of the kitchen by the back door exit is black mold substance
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands for 7 seconds
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 touched clean food plate, scooped rice onto plate to give to customer without washing hands
Employee washed hands with cold water. Water was at 81 degrees
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in non grade food bags in the walk in freezer Operator placed items in proper bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings above egg rolls and sauce in refrigerator next to fryers. Operator properly stored it
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw pork in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (65F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (83F - Cold Holding) cabbage (45F - Cold Holding)
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the reach in cooler in cook line is stained
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink area. Operator put paper towels in
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Operator removed
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in reach in cooler in front of the stove is grooved
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food beverage container on a food preparation area next to clean equipment/ utensils
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in raw beef and pork walk in freezer next to the exit door in the back of the kitchen, yogurt and fruit in refrigerator at front counter next to beverages for the customers
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Stored food not covered. Raw beef in trays in the walk in freezer not covered. Operator properly covered it
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in employees restroom in the back of the kitchen by the back door exit is black mold substance
Jan 12, 2024□ 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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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler - employee rearranged food - reviewed proper food storage with operator
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler - reviewed with operator
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in back food prep area - employee removed towel
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw pork) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( cooked chicken) in walk in cooler - operator rearranged food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut cabbage 56F and cooked broccoli 89 F on counter for under one hour - operator moved to walk in freezer for quick chill down- cut cabbage 36 F cooked broccoli40 F
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut cabbage, cooked meat/ shrimp in walk in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on prep table at cook line.- operator relocated drink
Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler
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