CHINA GARDEN
1058 N TAMIAMI TRL STE 115, SARASOTA, FL 34236
License #6805142
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Mixed Health Record
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CHINA GARDEN in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 4 critical, 1 major, 3 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 28, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 4 critical, 1 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 cans of bean sauce dented at the seams. Owner placed the cans aside for a refund.
- [08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from the commercial packaging stored over cooked pork in the walk in freezer. Owner placed the chicken below the pork.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat grinder soiled.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceilings though out the kitchen.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of bleach stored next to cooking oil on a shelf next to the cook line. Owner removed the bleach.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line torn.
- [12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began work then handled clean equipment without washing their hands Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
- [21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer, new reading 50ppm chlorine.
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