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HAPPY CHINA GARDEN INC

1616 W CAPE CORAL PKWY STE 110, CAPE CORAL, FL 33914

License #4605403

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84.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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HAPPY CHINA GARDEN INC in CAPE CORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84.8 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 January 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 11 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on January 26, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored over ready to eat tofu in reach in cooler. Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025
  • [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025
  • [08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In front counter beverage cooler. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared chicken in walk in cooler, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025
  • [12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Partial personal beverage on to go counter and dry storage shelf. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
  • [31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense at either hand sink in kitchen.
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025
  • [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well, pork dumplings (106 F - Hot Holding). Operator began reheating for proper hot holding.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled under hand sink.
  • [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 08-13-2025
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 stored with clean food containers. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
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