Brooksville, Hernando County

EVERGREEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

1238 BROAD ST, Brooksville, FL 34601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 6, 2026
City
Brooksville
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 24329284

Intermediate - No running hot water in the entire establishment due to leak. Hot water has been turned off. Warning

32-09-5

Detail 24329285

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use at start of inspection due to water issue. Discussed with operator importance of having a functioning bathroom while open. Operator removed out of order sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23986561

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over egg rolls in reach-in cooler across from fryer. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23986565

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (77F - Cold Holding) on cart in front of cook line. Issued stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23986563

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh Garlic in Oil (77F - Cold Holding) on cart in front of cook line. Issued stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 23986566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Dumplings (115F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator removed to cool down.

31A-09-4

Detail 23986564

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with a bucket and items stored directly in handwash sink. Employee moved. Handwash sink used off cook line to fill water. Employee stopped. Discussed with operator use of handwash sinks. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23986567

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen near three compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 23986562

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen near three compartment sink.

35A-03-4

Detail 23986560

Basic - 3 dead roaches on premises behind cooler and near water heater. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 23743312

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet with hose attached. Repeat Violation

32-09-4

Detail 23743313

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Out of order sign placed on door to bathroom, but bathroom is functional. Discussed requirement with operator. Operator removed sign. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 23743314

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 23707702

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23707704

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23707703

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases/buckets of food in walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Time Extended

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 23489397

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Grocery store bag storing cooked pork in reach in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23489404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stated the chicken was left on the counter while preparing an order. Chicken is cooling in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23489403

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23489400

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed digital copy to operator Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23489401

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23489402

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. 3 food handling employees Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23489399

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23489405

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases/buckets of food in walk in freezer Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23489398

Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between reach in cooler and prep table. Operator removed to be washed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 22774930

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

41-17-4

Detail 22774928

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22774929

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in kitchen, soy sauce containers, deep fryer oil, containers of shrimp Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

43-01-4

Detail 22774926

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Bed made of pillows and blankets on floor of dry food storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22774925

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 22774927

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler uncovered Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Time Extended

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

35A-04-4

Detail 22773370

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 22 on cart with fan near rear door 8 under/ rack In dry storage near rear door 6 under steam table well near cook line 5 on ground near hot water heater 1 on floor beside front counter drink coolerRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22773374

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not date marked Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22773376

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22773377

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks uncovered, on rack with dry good in prep area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22773373

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in kitchen, soy sauce containers, deep fryer oil, containers of shrimp Repeat Violation Warning

43-01-4

Detail 22773371

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Bed made of pillows and blankets on floor of dry food storage room. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22773372

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22773367

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling cart with fan in rear prep area soiled with dirt, grease, debris, rodent droppings Warning

25-06-4

Detail 22773368

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service stored on top of cooks line not inverted. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22773369

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler uncovered Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22773375

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in still water in rear prep area. Operator turned water on Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 22150901

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Operator has not renewed license Admin Complaint

36-03-4

Detail 22150900

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 22150899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear sink in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22150902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan guards -floor fans -walk in cooler shelves Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22150904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator near front counter interior soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26:

14-06-4

Detail 22150903

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On metal rack holding soup warmers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Time Extended

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 16

41-07-4

Detail 22146849

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medication on shelf above clean food equipment. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-27-4

Detail 22146847

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Old cardboard boxes for single service items reused for food storage. Repeat Violation Warning

50-17-3

Detail 22146840

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 22146850

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 on top of hot water heater 6 on floor between hot water heater and table with rice cooker near rear door 7 under steam table 7 on white plastic dry storage shelf between cooks line and prep area containing cooking equipment and tools 24 under dry storage racks along back wall near rear exit adjacent to three compartment and prep sink Per Josh Phillips at 12:34pm immediate Administrative Complaint with following day inspection Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 22146842

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand in three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with employees, employee washed hands in hand sink. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22146845

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Behind cooks line Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22146843

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf above cooks cooler next to dry food items. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 22146844

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating bowl of rice on prep table near three compartment sink. Employee moved to designated area. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22146848

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf above clean dishes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22146841

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Behind cooks line - walk in freezer floor Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22146839

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Deep fryer oil near rear door -Multiple items in walk in freezer Repeat Violation Warning

10-06-5

Detail 22146852

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong handle in cooler touching raw chicken Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 22146846

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At rear sink in prep area Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22146837

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan guards -floor fans -walk in cooler shelves Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 22146838

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White refrigerator near front counter interior soiled Warning

14-06-4

Detail 22146851

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On metal rack holding soup warmers Warning

Jan 19, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 13

08B-27-4

Detail 21710227

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cut broccoli in cardboard box, moved to bus tub Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21710229

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In refrigerator across from fryer, raw chicken over cooked chicken, operator rearranged refrigerator Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21710221

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (69F - Cold Holding), moved to cooler. Will add to time as a public health control Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21710225

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. Cooked chicken removed from refrigeration approximately 1 hour ago. Operator moved back to cooler, discussed proper time control. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21710231

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of lid of rice warmer

14-05-4

Detail 21710220

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In prep area, soiled cardboard, operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21710219

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.

14-09-4

Detail 21710228

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at lift top on cook line Gasket if reach in cooler on cook line torn

08B-38-4

Detail 21710230

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21710224

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler Table fan at front counter Shelves in walk in cooler Tracks of soda cooler

25-32-4

Detail 21710222

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg trays under colanders of chicken in walk in cooler and kitchen, operator removed. Jug cut in half and used as scoop, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-03-5

Detail 21710226

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Julienne chicken in bud tub in 3 compartment sink, 59F, operator dumped water and moved chicken to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 21710223

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On disputing board at lift top on cook line, move to bucket Corrected On-Site

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 21241577

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1:30 pm cooked diced pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (45F - Cold Holding) Operator close the lid on the cooks line and reach in cooler added a small plastic bag of ice to the cup 2:30 diced porkcooked diced pork (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken strips (45F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21241578

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour dispenser Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21241581

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21241582

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.cooking oil on floor

08B-38-4

Detail 21241583

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler floor

25-32-4

Detail 21241579

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk jugs cut and used as scoop. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21241580

Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls, General chicken, sweet and sour pork.in walk in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 21241585

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1:35pm diced chicken (68F - Cold Holding); shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); cooked paste (82°F - Cold Holding); rice (96F - Cold Holding) all foods sitting out at room temperature food Water wes drained food was moved to Shallow pan and put in the freezer for a quick walk2:30 pm diced chicken (40F - Cold Holding); shrimp (40F - Cold Holding); cooked paste (40F - Cold Holding); rice (70 - Cold Holding) .

21-07-4

Detail 21241584

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer set at 10%, operator set upA new sanitizer bucket tested at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 20837839

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 Dented can of soy sauce. Operator relocated to another shelf to be returned to distribution center Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20837838

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lighter stored on to go containers. Operator removed and discarded container Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20837843

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink near back door blocked with bucket and sponges. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20837840

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go soup containers used to scoop bulk seasonings. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20837837

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Old acoustic tiles in kitchen area Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20837841

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave heavily soiled Gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 20837842

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut and used to scoop rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20406868

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler interior. Microwave interior. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-06: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20406865

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-06: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20406867

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor of walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-06: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20406866

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-06: Time Extended

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 20404045

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of soy sauce. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20404050

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line. Poultry (44°F - Cold Holding); Beef (44°F - Cold Holding); Plant Foods (43°F - Cold Holding); Fish (45°F - Cold Holding); Beef (44°F - Cold Holding) Manager closed all lids to keep items cool and will monitor temperatures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20404048

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler interior. Microwave interior. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20404044

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back hand sink blocked by jugs in sink. Manager removed all items from hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20404038

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Manager placed paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20404047

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Eggrolls in walk in cooler not date marked. Pork in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20404041

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand sink by front counter has hot water completely shut off. Manager turned hot water on and fixed to 100°F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20404043

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20404040

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor of walk in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20404042

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 20404046

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg trays reused to set pots and pans on. Milk jugs cut and reused as scoops. Manager discarded all items. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20404049

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Manager placed all wet cloths in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20404039

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 25ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning