EVERGREEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
1238 Broad Street
Florida, 34601
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-09-4:Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Out of order sign placed on door to bathroom, but bathroom is functional. Discussed requirement with operator. Operator removed sign. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with hose attached. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases/buckets of food in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases/buckets of food in walk in freezer Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep table. Operator removed to be washed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery store bag storing cooked pork in reach in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stated the chicken was left on the counter while preparing an order. Chicken is cooling in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. 3 food handling employees Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in kitchen, soy sauce containers, deep fryer oil, containers of shrimp Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 43-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Bed made of pillows and blankets on floor of dry food storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler uncovered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks uncovered, on rack with dry good in prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in kitchen, soy sauce containers, deep fryer oil, containers of shrimp Repeat Violation Warning
- 43-01-4:Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Bed made of pillows and blankets on floor of dry food storage room. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling cart with fan in rear prep area soiled with dirt, grease, debris, rodent droppings Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service stored on top of cooks line not inverted. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler uncovered Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in still water in rear prep area. Operator turned water on Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 22 on cart with fan near rear door 8 under/ rack In dry storage near rear door 6 under steam table well near cook line 5 on ground near hot water heater 1 on floor beside front counter drink coolerRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear sink in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan guards -floor fans -walk in cooler shelves Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator near front counter interior soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26:
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On metal rack holding soup warmers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Operator has not renewed license Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind cooks line Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above cooks cooler next to dry food items. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating bowl of rice on prep table near three compartment sink. Employee moved to designated area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf above clean dishes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind cooks line - walk in freezer floor Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Deep fryer oil near rear door -Multiple items in walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in cooler touching raw chicken Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear sink in prep area Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan guards -floor fans -walk in cooler shelves Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator near front counter interior soiled Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On metal rack holding soup warmers Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication on shelf above clean food equipment. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Old cardboard boxes for single service items reused for food storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 on top of hot water heater 6 on floor between hot water heater and table with rice cooker near rear door 7 under steam table 7 on white plastic dry storage shelf between cooks line and prep area containing cooking equipment and tools 24 under dry storage racks along back wall near rear exit adjacent to three compartment and prep sink Per Josh Phillips at 12:34pm immediate Administrative Complaint with following day inspection Admin Complaint
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with employees, employee washed hands in hand sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).