CHINA GARDEN SARASOTA INC
2035 BAHIA VISTA ST, Sarasota FL 34239 · 941.953.5888
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings 53F, and beef kabob 51F in white upright refrigerator. Manager moved food to other refrigerator. Ambient temperature of unit was 48F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near triple sink.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor near designated spot.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings 53F, and beef kabob 51F in white upright refrigerator. Manager moved food to other refrigerator. Ambient temperature of unit was 48F.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers without handles in bulk sugar and cornstarch. Operator removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on top of bulk cornstarch.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug and garbage behind shared dumpster with plaza.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dates not changed on chicken in walk in cooler. Old date, prepared this morning. Operator corrected by removing old label.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor.Observed egg rolls on floor in walk in freezer, onions on floor by dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle touching flour in bulk bin.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed garlic in oil house made at 68F, operator moved to reachin freezer. Discussed using ice to keep at 41F or below or using time as public health control.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink on top cover of reachin cooler next to food. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with bracelet.
Food stored on floor.Observed soy buckets, oil on floor in kitchen, and cabbage bag on floor in walkin cooler. Educated operator.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Operator stated due following week to be cleaned.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Printed agreements and corrected by signing. Emailed to operator also.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.Observed towel/napkin over chicken in Walkin Cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink in Walkin Cooler next to customer food.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and grout below approximately 1/2" in areas in front of triple sink and near preparation table.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad shared with plaza.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on shelves and wall just inside Walkin Freezer door.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator corrected on site by placing towels in buckets.
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.