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HUNAN GARDEN

4900 LINTON BLVD, Delray Beach FL 33445 · 561.498.1898

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats162
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6007256
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....wonton 47F in walk in cooler. Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,100

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024012514Feb 7, 2024Mar 18, 2024$700
2--2023058316Sep 27, 2023Nov 6, 2023$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2026 · Not repaired Time Extended
Grooved in floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area, kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 3, 2026 · Not repaired Time Extended
Jun 1, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....wonton 47F in walk in cooler. Per operator food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....wonton 47F in walk in cooler. Per operator food was cooked yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....egg rolls 44F, raw beef 45F, cooked pork 44 F at walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator lower thermostat and opened inside walk in freezer door.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....stored piles of dishes in handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Employee removed. Note : Only one handwashing sink for dishwashing area and kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...wrong date marked on cooked chicken, cooked beef, food was prepped today 6/1/26, date marked two days ago 5/30/26. Operator properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at walk in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair...walk in cooler door and walk in freezer door.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Grooved in floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area, kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust....underneath ice machine, three compartment sink, dishwashing machine, shelving by the exit door.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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....chlorine + + 200 ppm. Operator corrected chlorine 100 ppm end of inspection
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...wonton, shredded pork, blanched greens at expo line no time marked. Operator stated they use food from 11:30-2:30. Provided operator Time Control procedure
High priority/03F-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...filling watering pitcher from handwashing sink at jar. Employee removed pitcher.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...in shelves by the walk in cooler, underneath shelf by the exit door, by the cook line, underneath reach in cooler, cook line drain, expo lime shavings.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....cooked chunks of pork 61F in tightly closed plastic bags in tall reach in cooler by the fryer. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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....fresh garlic in oil 48F, butter 49F, tempura shrimp 49F in tall two door reach in cooler by the fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours....Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....cooked chunks of pork 61F in tightly closed plastic bags in tall reach in cooler by the fryer. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....fresh garlic in oil 48F, butter 49F, tempura shrimp 49F in tall two door reach in cooler by the fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food..... Shrimp 45F, cooked chicken 45F, diced pork 46F, rice 46F in flip top middle reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours, employee covered food with ice bags.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade, employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at server station. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored soda in handwashing sink at server station. Employee removed can
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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...Cooked pork, cooked chicken at walk in freezer.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...egg roll, cooked pork in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Employee discarded egg.
High priority/01B-14-4/Corrected On-Site
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 shrimp 49F, fried pork 47F in tall reach in cooler by the rice warmer, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...fried shrimp 49F, fried pork 47F in tall reach in cooler by the rice warmer, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.... tofu 46F, tofu 49F, noodles 67F, cooked pork 48F in flip top reach in coolers at cook line. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee putting ice in food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...Yin Hao Li Chen unable answer calibration thermometer. Reviewed calibration thermometer
Intermediate/53A-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime... moldy duck sauce container lid at reach in cooler. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink at server station. Manager provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice spoons by the rice steamer at expo line.
Basic/10-07-4
Feb 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken above uncovered baby corn, cut vegetables in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....rolling tall shelf stored front of the handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored fortune cookies in handwashing sink at front line bar.... Filling pitcher from handwashing at server station. Stored bottles, containers in handwashing sink at kitchen and dishwashing area. Kitchen and dishwashing area have only one handwashing sink. Employee removed those things.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at server station. Employee removed scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered....rice in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Sep 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above sauce at walk in cooler. Employee moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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....egg rolls 51°, sweet and sour chicken 53° in flip top small reach in cooler next tall reach in freezer at kitchen. Food not prep or portion today. Food being held more than 4 hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....egg rolls 51°, sweet and sour chicken 53° in flip top small reach in cooler next tall reach in freezer at kitchen. Food not prep or portion today. Food being held more than 4 hours.Stop sale issue. Advise manager to discarded food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...prep today chicken 49°, shrimp 61° in reach in cooler at kitchen to serve customers. Take another temperature about after 20 minutes it was same temperature at 49° chicken, 61° shrimp. Employee put ice on food.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Bathroom facility not clean...both toilet bowl at women rest room.
Basic/32-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...underneath shelvings, reach in cooler throughout kitchen
Basic/23-03-4

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.