Hallandale Beach, Broward County

WONTON GARDEN RESTAURANT

709 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 17, 2026
City
Hallandale Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

14-15-4

Detail 24369733

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed in walk in cooler, using cardboard boxs labeled raw chicken to store cut vegetables.

14-86-1

Detail 24369742

High Priority - Reusing cans as hot hold containers on the soup steam table.

31A-09-4

Detail 24369735

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

53A-05-6

Detail 24369738

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed four (4) employees on duty. Certified Food Manager day off.

53B-13-5

Detail 24369745

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 24369734

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, cooked chicken, raw marinated chicken, cut beef. Per operator all 25-36 hours since preparation, no date marks.

22-20-5

Detail 24369746

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24369740

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles, doors, walls and gaskets to multiple coolers deeply soiled.

14-05-4

Detail 24369737

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 24369736

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water cup on shelf above make table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24369741

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 4 cleavers stored between wall and back of 3 compartment sink. Operator states these are trash and threw away. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 24369744

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils rice paddle in room temperature water (78°F). Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24369743

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed inside of coolers deeply soiled. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24369732

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with buildup of debris.

36-27-5

Detail 24369739

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls deeply soiled. Repeat Violation

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

12A-20-4

Detail 24054241

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee after working with raw chicken. Washed hands but failed to apply soap and proceeded to reached out for a to go container to stored customer cooked food. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24054246

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Trays of raw shell eggs stored above container of cooked Steak in walk in cooler 2) Containers of raw shrimps stored above container of sauces in walk in cooler. Employee inverted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24054251

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager time marked cut Cabbage and Bean Sprouts 11:30AM- 3:30PM during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-06-4

Detail 24054248

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24054249

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24054244

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to ice machine in dry storage area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24054247

Basic - Gallons of oils stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24054242

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 80F. Manager add boiling water. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24054250

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Small table with rice Cooker next to True Reach in Cooler soiled with food debris. 2) Shelves of True reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24054243

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24054245

Basic - Water leaking from pipe in employee handwashing sink in kitchen. Warning

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-20-4

Detail 23558426

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee handled raw chicken and failed to used soap and reach out for a to go container to store cooked foods for customers. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23558429

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . Manager time marked 1:30PM- 5:30PM Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23558430

Basic - 1) Cases of oils stored on floor in kitchen. 2) Containers of sauces stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23558425

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23558427

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water Temperature 84F. Manager removed water and put utensils to washed.

36-27-5

Detail 23558428

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and foods debris.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-01-4

Detail 23171775

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of hunts Tomato ketchup dented

12A-07-5

Detail 23171779

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken and put on gloves before washing hands to initiate task working with food. Reviewed proper hands washing procedure. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23171782

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Containers of raw pork and raw shrimps stored above container of duck sauce in walk-in cooler. 2) Containers of raw shell eggs stored above containers of cut carrots and small cooked corns in cook line reach in cooler. 3) Container of liquid raw shell eggs stored above container of Cooked shrimps in cook line reach in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23171778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True Reach in cooler. True- ; Cooked Chicken Wings (70F - Cold Holding); Cooked Breaded Chicken (60F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours from walk in cooler. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed items stored on prep table upon entering establishment.

53B-05-5

Detail 23171781

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23171774

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23171776

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense ham and cooked shrimps.Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23171777

Basic - Cases of oils stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23171780

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put on hats during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23171773

Basic - Working containers of oils removed from original container not identified by common name.

Jan 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

12A-25-4

Detail 22550128

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put on hat proceeded to touch a to go container to serve customers without first removing gloves or washed hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22550132

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of liquid raw shell eggs stored above container of uncovered cooked pork. Chef moved eggs to a different location. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22550139

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Table- ; Cooked Veggies egg rolls (80F - Hot Holding) Per chef food item in unit less than 2 hours. Chef reheated. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 22550136

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 250ppm. Manager remade to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22550138

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk per cook opened more than 24 hours not date marked. Employee date marked during inspection. 1/06/23 Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22550137

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box stored in hands washing sink by exit door in kitchen. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22550134

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22550130

Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22550131

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22550135

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 82F. Employee discarded water washed and sanitized utensils. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22550129

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of small soufflé cup stored on floor in dry area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22550133

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 22550127

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

03F-02-5

Detail 22204968

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Bean sprouts, rice and cut Cabbage not date marked. Manager date marked 12PM-4PM. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22204970

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine solution 200ppm. Manager remade to 100 Ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22204969

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls without handles stored in containers of cooked chicken and cooked pork in Walk in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22204972

Basic - Containers of oils stored on floor in dry storage area. Containers of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22204967

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temp 98F. Manager removed water. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22204971

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22204966

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 21800491

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of Tylenol stored on shelf above prep table across fryer in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

12A-12-4

Detail 21800483

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken proceeded to grab a container to served cooked rice without removing gloves nor washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-15-4

Detail 21800479

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken wings stored in raw chicken bones. Manager reheated chicken and stored in food grade container. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 21800486

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) Open container of cracked raw shell eggs stored above bags of cooked noodle and open container of shredded carrots in reach in cooler next to exit door. 2) Containers of raw shrimp stored above containers sauces and cheese in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 21800481

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Bean sprouts and cut cabbage not time marked. Manager time marked 11AM-3PM. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 21800493

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper habits washing procedures. Employee washed hands in hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21800489

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tools, bowl and box stored in hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21800478

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 21800484

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves above prep tables in kitchen with rust.

22-20-5

Detail 21800490

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21800482

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 21800487

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under shelf front of employee's bathroom in storage area away from kitchen. Manager removed and cleaned area. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21800475

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Containers of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler. 2) Containers of oil and cases of water stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21800480

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water at 90F. Manager removed water. Corrective Action Taken

08B-12-5

Detail 21800488

Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of cooked rice, cooked vegetables and cooked chicken not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21800476

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of shrimp stored in standing water in kitchen. Manager placed under running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21800477

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

21-12-4

Detail 21800485

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen, manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21800492

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.. 1) Squeeze bottle of oil in kitchen not labeled. 2) Containers of salt and sugar at cook's station not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

12A-25-4

Detail 21319438

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/ hair and proceeded to handle a clean plate without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21319444

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bags of chicken stored over bags of porks in walk in freezer. Manager inverted. 2) Container of raw Chicken wings stored above pot of cooked soup in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21319436

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Per manager food items were made less than 4 hours. Cook time mark Cut Cabbage and rice - 11:30-3:30. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21319437

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box and plastic container stored on hand washing sink blocking access to employees. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 21319440

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. In kitchen. Manager replaced. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21319439

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in storage room.

14-01-5

Detail 21319435

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of cooked chicken. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21319443

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water cup next to food to be served to customer on prep table by entrance door. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21319441

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Cases of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. 2) Case of oil and bucket of sauce stored on floor in storage area. Cook elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 21319442

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

06-01-5

Detail 21319433

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken thawed in standing water on prep table next to triple sink. Manager placed under running water. Corrected On-Site

21-09-4

Detail 21319434

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and next to triple sink. Manager placed in Sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-03-5

Detail 20715587

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less in cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Suggested using Time as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 20715581

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator placed time on bean sprouts and cut cabbage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20715584

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar in storage area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20715585

Basic - Buckets with soy sauce not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in storage area. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 20715583

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside walk in cooler.

08B-36-4

Detail 20715586

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Cooked Pork next to hand sink in cook line. Operator moved cooked pork. Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 20715588

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles used to store cooked chicken and cooked shrimp in cook line reach in cooler. Operator moved to food grade containers and stored correctly.

22-16-4

Detail 20715580

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 20715582

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Jul 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

14-31-5

Detail 20373922

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw pork inside walk in freezer. Operator placed inside container during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 20373915

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Raw shelled eggs held under 4 hours ago.

03A-02-5

Detail 20373912

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs stored at room temperature at 50°f held under 4 hours ago as per cook. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 20373916

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator placed 4 hour hold time for bean sprouts at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20373913

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20373921

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked noddles and cooked pork not date marked inside walk in cooler. Operator date marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20373918

Basic - Cases with unwashed vegetables not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20373917

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-10-4

Detail 20373919

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Broken/ chipped container used to store cooked chicken in cook line. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20373920

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: Cases of raw meat stored on floor. Meat in prepping stage held under 4 hours ago as per cook .Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 20373914

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.