CHINA GARDEN SARASOTA INC
2035 Bahia Vista Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Avondale
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 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 dates not changed on chicken in walk in cooler. Old date, prepared this morning. Operator corrected by removing old label. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed egg rolls on floor in walk in freezer, onions on floor by dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.Observed scoop handle touching flour in bulk bin.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink on top cover of reachin cooler next to food. Operator removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with bracelet.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed soy buckets, oil on floor in kitchen, and cabbage bag on floor in walkin cooler . Educated operator.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Operator stated due following week to be cleaned.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed garlic in oil house made at 68F, operator moved to reachin freezer. Discussed using ice to keep at 41F or below or using time as public health control.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.Observed towel/napkin over chicken in Walkin Cooler .
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink in Walkin Cooler next to customer food.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and grout below approximately 1/2" in areas in front of triple sink and near preparation table.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on dumpster pad shared with plaza.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on shelves and wall just inside Walkin Freezer door.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed no drain plug on shared dumpster with plaza. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator corrected on site by placing towels in buckets. Corrected On-Site
- 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.Printed agreements and corrected by signing. Emailed to operator also. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).