SOUTH GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
10855 SW 72 ST UNIT 10
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 3/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hot filters soiled. Observed all reach in coolers gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Observed hot filters soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
17
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled with black like substance.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on the floor, between the ice machine and the standing reach in cooler, located at service station.
- 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 plastic water cup on top of preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed server engaged in food preparation inside kitchen without hair restraint. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler, and walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hot filters soiled. Observed all reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles, throughout kitchen areas.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
- 10-07-4:Basic - Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees, located at cooking line. Operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed all Reach-in cooler interior and reach in freezer shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at preparation area.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, throughout kitchen areas. Operator removed them, and placed them inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee coughing into food, covering his mouth with his hands and not washing his hands. Discussed with operator in proper methods and operator coached employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. During the complaint inspection operator paid license. Confirmation # 27459489. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over carrots and peppers stored inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed items, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked honey chicken (77F - Hot Holding) stored near cooking line. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator removed item and placed it inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in the three compartment sink. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- 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. Observed roast duck, cooked pork ribs, and honey chicken cooked for more than 24 hours, stored in walk in cooler, and standing reach in cooler, located at cooking line
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed one hand sink with no hot water, located near three compartment sink. Hot water running at 75 F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 25 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line in the back. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink and walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
7
Intermediate
6
Basic
17
Total
30
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 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 plastic cup inside sugar container. Operator removed it from container. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler in back side of the kitchen with handles and gaskets soiled.
- 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 employees hone stored on prep tables along the kitchen.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed two units not cooling properly: walk in cooler and reach in cooler in the back of cook line.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line in the back.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 oil containers stored on floor by dry storage area. Operator removed containers and put them at six inches from the floor.
- 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. Two floors fans soiled by three compartment sink. Observed soiled mixer machine. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at three compartment sink thawing meat without running warm water.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Personal item mixed with pots.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink and walk in cooler.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Operator removed them. See stop sale.
- 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. The operator was advised to set up three compartment sink with proper sanitizer solution. While preparing the inspection report operator fixed the dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed several spoons near rice cooker in back kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you bags with vegetables.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken inside walk in cooler. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at walk in cooler cooked chicken at 65°F. According to the operator the item was cooked the previous day approximately at 4 pm.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler cooked chicken at 65°F. According to the operator the item was cooked the previous day approximately at 4 pm.
- 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe soil can opener.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for cooking white rice.
- 05-13-5:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 30 total violations (7 high priority, 6 intermediate, 17 basic).