Spring Hill, Hernando County

CHINA GARDEN

1427 KASS CIR, Spring Hill, FL 34606

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Feb 26, 2026
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01B-14-4

Detail 24400253

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

08B-38-4

Detail 24400252

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 box of liquid shortening by the cook line on the floor.

14-20-4

Detail 24400251

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. The operator replaced the ripped foil. Corrected On-Site

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 24136638

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired.

36-34-5

Detail 24136640

Basic - Ceiling tiles solid with accumulated of dust in the kitchen area.

51-18-6

Detail 24136641

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 24136642

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled: Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24136639

Basic - The interiors of all three microwaves have accumulated grease and food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwaves. Corrected On-Site

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23674860

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fried chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23674859

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Curtains in doorways to kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris. - Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 23470210

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Handwash sink knobs soiled with accumulation of food debris in kitchen. - Curtains in doorways to kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris. - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen. - Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: Time Extended

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-01-5

Detail 23349630

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. Missing training certificate for Kuei Mei Lee. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23349629

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23349628

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Handwash sink knobs soiled with accumulation of food debris in kitchen. - Curtains in doorways to kitchen soiled with accumulation of food debris. - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout kitchen. - Exterior of rice cooker soiled with accumulation of food debris. Warning

Mar 21, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-05-4

Detail 22738010

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in cooler shelves that are soiled.

36-73-4

Detail 22738009

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath and behind equipment in kitchen and behind cook line.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-20-5

Detail 22618219

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored underneath raw chicken in reach-in cooler to the right of the fryers. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22618220

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22266508

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked egg rolls below raw chicken in small white reach-in cooler below rice cooker. Discussed proper organization with operator and cooler was arranged correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22266507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Shell Eggs (48F - Ambient Air Temperature); Fried Chicken (51F - Cold Holding) in single door vertical reach-in cooler to the right of the rice cooker on the cook line. Operator moved to another reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22266505

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blender soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance/slime.

23-03-4

Detail 22266506

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of reach-in coolers, equipment handles, and rice cooker soiled with an accumulation of food debris. Repeat Violation

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-73-4

Detail 21727624

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris and and grease throughout kitchen and cook line behind and underneath equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 21727626

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease and food debris on reach-in cooler, microwave, shelf, and equipment on cook line and equipment next to cook line. Accumulation of grease on hood filters and hood system. Operator has hood system scheduled for cleaning. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21727628

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in multiple refrigerators. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 21727627

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn tin foil on shelf to the left of the wok on cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21727625

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed raw unwashed broccoli over ready-to-eat noodles. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21727629

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulation of grease and food debris on wall behind cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-04-5

Detail 21298540

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in refrigerator, operator moved chicken to bottom Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21298543

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In black refrigerator- Rangoons (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); moved to other refrigerator

31A-11-4

Detail 21298546

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knives, skimmer in hand wash sink, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21298545

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Shelves rusted in glass door cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 21298538

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil, soy sauce

23-03-4

Detail 21298542

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of freezer on cook line Shelves in kitchen Microwave in kitchen exterior

22-16-4

Detail 21298539

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple refrigerators

14-20-4

Detail 21298541

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On multiple shelves

36-27-5

Detail 21298544

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above 3 compartment sink Under hand wash sink

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 20993083

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken broth in steam table, started 3 hours ago, 98F, operator discarded, discussed hot holding and cooking temperatures with manager on duty. Steam table not plugged in properly. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 20993082

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm ,corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

06-03-5

Detail 20993081

Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Beef in prep sink , some portions 71F, operator began to cut for cooking Corrective Action Taken

Oct 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 20615905

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over raw broccoli and sauce in vertical coolers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-06-4

Detail 20615904

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Dishes over 3 compartment sink on dirty rack

14-38-4

Detail 20615907

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic pans

23-03-4

Detail 20615906

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan Shelves in kitchen

22-16-4

Detail 20615903

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White vertical cooler Microwave interior