SOUTH GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
10855 SW 72 ST UNIT 10
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in freezer door - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at back door **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler/freezer gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exterior door not self closing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by ovens and in dish area **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
18
Total
24
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle stored inside containers of sugar and rice inside dry storage **Repeat Violation**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled at cook line **Repeat Violation**
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf in reach in freezer near dish area
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates stored on top of dirty rack at cook line **Repeat Violation**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and keys stored on shelf above prep table. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in freezer door
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at back door **Repeat Violation**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish area
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near oven and water heater.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen. Observed two containers of raw pork stored on floor on cook line. Observed containers of corn starch and sugar stored on floor inside dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water next to ovens
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler/freezer gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exterior door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by ovens and in dish area **Repeat Violation**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cook line and on prep table in dim sum station **Repeat Violation**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of baking soda not labeled under prep table. Observed containers of sugar and cornstarch not labeled in dry storage
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine 0ppm - chlorine. Advised operator to set up triple sink
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed dumplings stored inside non food grade bags at reach in freezer near dish area and raw squid stored inside non food grade bags inside walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over cooked shrimp inside flip top cooler at cook line. Observed pooled eggs stored over pickled vegetables inside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed knife magnet soiled near triple sink
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on employee training for employees Yaocui W, Lin J, Chuen W.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled in dish area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 24 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 18 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
15
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside container of sugar in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler handles on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean dishes stored on rack that is soiled with grease on cook line.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sugar and cornstarch stored on floor inside dry storage area. Observed cases of steak and container of fryer oil stored on floor near triple sink.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven used for cooking ribs heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Observed exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, at back door.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door not self closing.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature at triple sink. Operator moved chicken wings to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled near oven by cook line and in dish area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on counter on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled with grease underneath oven by water heater in kitchen area.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored inside non food grade bag inside walk in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw pork stored over custard inside standing reach in cooler near triple sink. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 15 basic).