CHINA GARDEN
12165 SW 152 ST, MIAMI, FL 33177
License #2331404
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →CHINA GARDEN in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 80.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 8 critical, 1 major, 16 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 27, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 5 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.
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Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with chemicals in back prep area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled under prep table at front counter.
- [08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside of walk in freezer, all products removed from original packaging.
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, salt, and msg not labeled at cook line.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed mouthwash stored on shelf in dry storage area with cans of soy sauce.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside containers of corn starch, salt, and sugar in dry storage area.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage above walk in cooler.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw pork ribs stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Observed container of raw pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of vitamins stored on shelf above reach in cooler across from cook line and on shelf in dry storage area.
What do locals think?
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CHINA GARDEN has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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