CHINA GARDEN

1527 Bartow Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/14/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container in potato starch Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Pint container in potato starch **Time Extended**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reachin cooler and prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Knives between reachin cooler and prep table. **Time Extended**
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored chicken pieces in reachin freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Food stored chicken pieces in reachin freezer **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #10717768
2025-01-14
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 11/12/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container in potato starch Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of food on floor in reachin freezer. Bag of ice on floor. Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reachin cooler and prep table. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food stored chicken pieces in reachin freezer Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food Inspector #8837457
2024-11-12
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).

Inspection on 7/23/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using can in bulk rice as scoop Using quart container as scoop in corn starch
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. expired 2/1/24 Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Storing lids in back hand washing sink
Food Inspector #8789395
2024-07-23
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/23/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 12/19/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using pint container as scoop Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Food Inspector #8531241
2023-12-19
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 10/19/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using pint containers for scoop in bulk items ex corn starch, rice and sugar
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men Bathroom
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Black food containers stored on floor in backroom and in hallway.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 78 F and egg rolls 69F. We discussed time/temp control for food safety. Operator time the products. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food Inspector #8342889
2023-10-19
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/19/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).