DJ CHINESE GARDEN
8024 ALICO RD, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-225-1504
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Exposed rodent bait behind small range on floor at cooks line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with eggplant in walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw beef stored over krab rangoon in walk in freezer.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked chopped pork not dare marked in walk in freezer.
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Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of food stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature at 81F.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard box reused to store egg rolls.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line tall silver reach-in cooler, raw beef over cooked pork egg roll.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line counter cut cabbage (72F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (78F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (83F - Cold Holding); coojed breaded chicken (76F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (89F ambient - Cold Holding) for 3 and a half hours per operator. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks no hair restraint, both donned hats.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed as non-seated establishment, observed 8 seats at 2 tables, no approved seating change. Operator provided form with fire signoff, no wastewater signoff.
Food stored on floor. On cook line, sauces and oil.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food on cook line sauces. Operator removed scoops.
Food stored on floor. Sauces on cook line.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. On ground outside back door.
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed home defense brand pesticide in establishment in chemical area.
No running water at mop sink. Observed no hot or cold running water at mop sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles with buildup of food debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of food and grease under cook line equipment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with flour in bulk use bin.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris under steam table on shelf underneath, observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves and on reach in cooler gaskets.
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones present on prep tables. Operator removed phones.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of food debris and grease under wok table.
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator only washing and rinsing and not sanitizing during ware washing. Discussed with operator and set up three compartment sink properly and observed proper ware washing.
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Exposed rodent bait behind small range on floor at cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi make table: sushi rice (67 F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (64 F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 2 hours. Per operator food is being held on time control but DBPR Form HR 5022-090 is not available. Provided operator with written procedures.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu has miss leading designation of raw ingredients as cooked vs raw.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones present on prep tables. Operator removed phones.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of food debris and grease under wok table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks make table. Repeat from 02-06-2023
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.