CHINA GARDENS
14402 S MILITARY TRL, Delray Beach FL 33484 · 561.498.5226
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026029104 | Feb 24, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $600 |
| 2--2025067795 | Aug 14, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2025061951 | Jul 23, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over vegetables below in flip top cooler across from stove. Operator stored raw shell eggs properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork egg rolls 89F. Per operator food held out of temperature less than four hours. Observed food stored in fryer container with no temperature control. Operator placed food in pan and added to stove to reheat to 165F or higher.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised employee to wash hands in an approved handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit for warewashing machine.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Aug 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over potatoes. Operated stored raw shell eggs properly. Observed in walk in cooler #2 raw shrimp stored over celery. Operator stored raw shrimp properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Flip top cooler #1; bean sprouts (51F); per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed bean sprouts back into walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and duck in walk in cooler not date marked. Operated stated food was prepared yesterday afternoon. 28 hours has passed. Operator date marked 8/13/25
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water at cook line and near triple sink.
Jul 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls 110-118F stored in fryer. Per operator food held in unit lesss than four hours. Observed egg rolls stored under no temperature control. Operator placed eggs into rolls back into fryer to reheat to 165F or higher.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at the doors of the two door reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
Water draining onto floor surface at cook line area.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler Raw beef over egg rolls. Operator stored raw beef properly. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork in flip top cooler. Operator reorganized.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed at cook line raw shell eggs 62F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature less than four hours. Observed raw shell eggs stored under no temperature control. Operator placed eggs into walk in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of walk in cooler #1 Egg rolls 45F, cooked ribs 45F, raw shell eggs 45F. Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed foods into walk in cooler #2 to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls 110-118F stored in fryer. Per operator food held in unit lesss than four hours. Observed egg rolls stored under no temperature control. Operator placed eggs into rolls back into fryer to reheat to 165F or higher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line a knife stored between the table and flip top cooler. Operator stored knife properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at the doors of the two door reach in cooler heavily soiled with food debris.
Water draining onto floor surface at cook line area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at cook line faucet leaking.
Feb 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw beef stored over cooked noodles. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top cooler; pork (47F); raw chicken (47F); raw shrimp (47F); tofu (46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods in ice bath. Observed in walk in coolers Walk in cooler #1; tofu (45F); sauce (45F) Walk in cooler #2; ribs (45F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods in ice bath.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. shrimp (131F-140F - Cooking). Employee returned to cooking and cooked to 160F
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Sanitizer empty. Operator replaced and primed, retested at 100ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw pork in main walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to rinse sauce squirt bottles, discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom door left open. Operator closed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw shrimp stored in direct contact in plastic handle to go bags in walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, beef stored above ready to eat sauces in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom door left open. Operator closed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on cook line. Operator instructed employee to move to dining room
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employees preparing snap peas in dining room. Operator moved employees to kitchen area
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packaged raw pork ribs thawing at room temperature in triple sink, operator turned on running water
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage can
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3CS Owner replaced paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls. Reach In Cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout Kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink from prep table
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee discard drinks
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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.