ROSE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
15530 NW US HWY 441 STE 10050, Alachua FL 32615 · 386.462.5054
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Employee placed chicken next to beef.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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, operator primed line and tested at 50ppm.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in mop closet, operator cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on cooks line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at front counter Handwash sink. Inspector provided sign.
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine in kitchen no longer in use.
Nov 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket solution at 200 ppm Chlorine. Manager diluted solution to 50ppm Chlorine
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shelled eggs in flip-top make table cooler stored over open can of vegetables.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. cardboard on cookline floor soiled with oil stains.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on dry good storage rack above soda bottles and oil containers.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle placed directly on soil with no pad or non absorbent surface under the receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer in kitchen
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection not available
Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Plastic cutlery not inverted, with food contact surface up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service take out trays not inverted in kitchen
Stored food not covered. Wings in walk-in-cooler not covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Ice machine does not operate in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( sugar ) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
Jul 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over container of oyster sauce in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Manager moved oyster sauce so it is no longer stored underneath eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove: pork (56F - Cold Holding). Manager stated pork placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed pork in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls stored above three compartment sink.
Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle for kitchen hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
Paper used to line food-contact shelves. Cook line shelves.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in pan on top of other pans in reach-in cooler across from cook line: pork (48F - Cold). Manager stated pork placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved pork inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated chicken was removed from freezer the previous day.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of kitchen can rack. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Strainer stored over three compartment sink.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom out of order. Manager fixed urinal during inspection.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair while putting on hat on proceeded to prepare beef without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Employee placed chicken next to beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has improper time marking. Chicken stored on kitchen prep table time mark was from 3-7. Manager stated chicken was prepared at 11 am, manager placed proper time mark on item.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 stored next to bottles of soda on dry storage shelf across from restrooms. Manager removed WD40 from shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored underneath three compartment sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed keys during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Food stored on floor. Containers of soy sauce stored on kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket next to front counter hand washing sink, 0 ppm. Manager added bleach to sanitizer bucket, 75 ppm.
Dec 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in dish area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Employee removed keys.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line fryers and stove greasy.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Manager removed drink from cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water provided at kitchen hand washing sink. Manager turned on cold water to hand washing sink.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom out of order.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 next to three compartment sink, 0 ppm. Manager primed sanitizer, 50 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fried pork stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated item prepared the previous week and stored in freezer, item removed from freezer on 7/11/2023. Manager placed proper date on item.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from stove.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Manager placed soy sauce on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above fryers and grill. Walk-in cooler gasket. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from stove.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf across from dis machine. Manager turned containers over.
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.