DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHINESE GARDEN

4th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33703
Bay Breeze Cove
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10789251

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw ground pork stored over cream cheese , cut lettuce , Eggs over mushrooms and sauces. Discussed storage with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked chicken operator corrected storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: In walk in cooler raw chicken wings and raw shell eggs stored on wire metal shelves directly above buckets of sauces. Discussed with operator who corrected storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer open bucket of raw chicken stored on top of box of raw shrimp. Discussed with operator who moved bucket of chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: In walk in metal plastic wrapped tray of raw chicken stored on top metal plastic wrapped tray of raw beef. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: In walk in cooler raw chicken stored on wire metal shelf directly above raw beef. Discussed with operator who corrected storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788516

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw ground pork stored over cream cheese , cut lettuce , Eggs over mushrooms and sauces. Discussed storage with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked chicken operator corrected storage. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer open bucket of raw chicken stored on top of box of raw shrimp. Discussed with operator who moved bucket of chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: In walk in metal plastic wrapped tray of raw chicken stored on top metal plastic wrapped tray of raw beef. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on prep table chicken wings (57F - Cooling) at 2:30 since 2:00 to 59F at 3:00. At this current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 4 hours discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. In kitchen on table cooked pasta (60F - Cooling)at 2:45 since 12:45 to 61F at 3:00. At this current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 6 hours discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: In walk in cooler cooked pasta (81F Cooling ) at 2:30 since 1:00 to 81F at 2:50 at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours discussed with operator who removed plastic wrapped from containers to allow for adequate air flow cooling. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Ding li 2/3/2020 expired 2/3/25. Discussed with operator to renew. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867591

  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In kitchen bug zapper on top of flip top cooler with approximately 20 dead flies on shelves next to zapper. Discussed with operator who removed zapper and cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At flip top cooler bottle of medicine stored above cooler with open lids. Discussed with operator who removed bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands then used visibly soiled cloth to dry hands before handling clean utensils to cook fried rice. Discussed with operator employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in kitchen landing on cooked chicken. Discussed with operator see stop sale. 17 live flies in kitchen dishwashing area landing on clean and sanitized utensils and dishes / speed racks and walk in cooler walls. Discussed with operator to kill flies and clean and sanitize areas. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw ground pork stored over cream cheese , cut lettuce , Eggs over mushrooms and sauces. Discussed storage with operator who corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer open bucket of raw chicken stored on top of box of raw shrimp. Discussed with operator who moved bucket of chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 live flies landing on cooked chicken on table next to deep fryer see stop sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on table cooked chicken (67F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (61F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today removed from cooler approximately 2 hours ago and held at room temperature until reheated and served. Discussed cold holding with operator who moved chicken to walk in to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. Discussed with operator and emailed poster Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on prep table chicken wings (57F - Cooling) at 2:30 since 2:00 to 59F at 3:00. At this current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 4 hours discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. In kitchen on table cooked pasta (60F - Cooling)at 2:45 since 12:45 to 61F at 3:00. At this current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 6 hours discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty Ding li 2/3/2020 expired 2/3/25. Discussed with operator to renew. Warning

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8778707

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils knife stored between equipment at kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the prep sink .
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered...egg rolls , chicken at walk in cooler . Operator covered Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...bean sprouts 49F in reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator covered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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.. egg rolls , general toa chicken, sweet n sour chicken by the fryer being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...stored egg rolls in soiled, greasy baskets at walk in cooler . Operator replace food another clean container. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...containers stored in handwashing sink at prep station. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the prep sink.
  • 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....egg rolls was cooked 2 days ago at walk in cooler . Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8446977

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust....heavy soiled build up in all handwashing sink at the establishment.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered...egg rolls at walk in cooler , chicken in walk in freezer . Operator covered food. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....egg rolls 55°, sweet and sour chicken 59°, general toa chicken 56° by the fryer , garlic in oil 64° in flip top reach in cooler food being held less than four hours, operator time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by meat ground machine. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical CHLORINE test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink"

Inspection Date: 7/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377376

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on walk-in cooler and freezer doors. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator relocated. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( bag of onions) stored on floor of the walk-in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Eggrolls and fried chicken (both 88°F) cooling at room temperature. Per operator for 1 hour. Operator placed in the freezer to speed chill below 70° F. In remaining 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.