DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHINA GARDEN

With 8 inspections documented, CHINA GARDEN maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating in LEESBURG. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2154 East Bay Drive
Florida, 33771
Eldorado Village
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13557714

  • 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in cooler across from fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 21-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Walk in cooler fan covers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13562770

  • 14-10-4:Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Brillo pad used for scrubbing woks not in good condition. Manager discarded and got new Brillo pad. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10914721

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -On top of freezer. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Reach in cooler across from fryers. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer gasket. -Walk in cooler fan covers. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk containers of flour and sugar. Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef over noodles in walk in freezer. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored behind raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Egg rolls 52f, Chicken 57f, Chicken nuggets 57f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Washed hands in three compartment sink. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Warewash. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At front hand sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10852632

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853274

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Sauce scoop.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cell phone on prep table.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. -Case of pork in walk in freezer.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Fork and scoops in 75f water. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Sliced beef in standing water.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken over cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken wings over wontons. -Raw shrimp over sauce buckets in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Eggrolls 66f, Pork 72f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board by fryers. Repeat Violation
  • 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. -Cooked eggrolls, Cooked chicken.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Pink spray bottle under three compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728516

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of fryers. -Interior of fryers.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Eggrolls in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Cooked chicken in Walmart bags.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish over soda. -Raw chicken over dumplings. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board by fryers.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -No cold water at Handsink near front counter.

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454244

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 76f. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Freezer gaskets.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken and egg rolls in walk in cooler.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken on a stick over spring rolls. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wontons.
  • 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored behind carrots. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggrolls 59f, Chicken 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cooked chicken, egg rolls, pork, noodles.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350461

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Small white cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Egg flats.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee clean sink drain and then begin working with food without washing hands.
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Stored at room temperature. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 87f, less than 4 hours. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Cooked chicken.