CHINA GARDEN
1527 Bartow Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33801
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 1/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717768
- 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**
Inspection Date: 11/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837457
- 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
Inspection Date: 7/23/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789395
- 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
Inspection Date: 12/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8531241
- 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.
Inspection Date: 10/19/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342889
- 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**