CHINA GARDEN
10391 66TH ST N, Pinellas Park FL 33782 · 727-548-1888
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented 4lb cans of bamboo shoots 1 dented 5 lb can of oyster sauce 1 dented 5 lb can of bean sauce, all on dry storage shelves
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line - fresh garlic in oil (75F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at rear of kitchen
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. Two employees with no proof of training
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelf next to rear kitchen door
Oct 16, 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items stored in to go bags in freezer
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. Unpackaged raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Over kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items on shelves above coolers on cook line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves at rear of kitchen
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate15 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. Operator used registers then proceeded to package food and place food in fryers without washing hands
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at rear of kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table across from cook line
Food stored on floor. Box of raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 109F water, utensils removed
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Older gaskets soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves at rear of kitchen
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked noodles in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage over prep table
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between prep tables on cook line
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic bottle cut and reused as rice scoop on cook line
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken on shelf in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed wood shelves at rear of kitchen
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and chicken over buckets of sauce in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (66F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards staind
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tempura chicken and egg rolls not dated in white frode at counter
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in soy sauce bucket on cook line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between prep tables on cook line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 105F water, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soliled on cook line. Dry storage shelves soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of single service on shelves in dining room
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed plywood shelves for food storage at rear of kitchen
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented 4lb cans of bamboo shoots 1 dented 5 lb can of oyster sauce 1 dented 5 lb can of bean sauce, all on dry storage shelves
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Metal pan soiled with raw chicken stored over rice bin in dry storage, removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over noodles, raw shrimp over onions in walk-in cooler
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. Trays of raw chicken over trays of raw beef in walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (67F - Cold Holding) on cook line, moved to reach in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented 4lb cans of bamboo shoots 1 dented 5 lb can of oyster sauce 1 dented 5 lb can of bean sauce, all on dry storage shelves
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverages on prep table at end of cook line
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelves in walk-in cooler not segregated
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on dry storage shelves next to canned goods
Exterior door has holes in screen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Accumulation of cardboard boxes on ground outside rear door to kitchen
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice bin
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 97F water, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled, hood filters soiled
Stored food not covered. Multiple bins of food in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed plywood shelves at rear of kitchen used for food and equipment storage
Jul 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled soiled Cutting boards on cook line stained
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler gaskets torn on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris under dry storage shelves at rear of kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on low shelf next to fryers
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin, operator corrected placement
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single service in dining room in reach of customers
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Unsealed plywood shelves in rear of restaurant
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.