Clearwater, Pinellas County

CHINA GARDEN

1550 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE F1, Clearwater, FL 33759

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Feb 9, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 24358897

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager

08A-17-6

Detail 24358899

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Tray of raw chicken over tray of raw beef in walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24358896

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting board soiled with food debris in the grooves on cutting board in food prep area

14-09-4

Detail 24358898

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on food prep table .

08B-49-4

Detail 24358900

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in freezer in front counter area . Manager placed food inside a container and marked container "for employee food " Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24358902

Basic - Stored food (clean cut vegetables )not covered in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 24358901

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near walk in cooler . Manager place sanitizer solution bucket on a crate . Corrected On-Site

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

09-01-4

Detail 23861866

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting broccoli with bare hands. Reviewed with manager. Employee washed hands and put gloves on Corrective Action Taken

08A-20-5

Detail 23861861

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager safe food storage

31A-11-4

Detail 23861859

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container lids stored in hand wash sinks in food preparation area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only and must be accessible at all times . Employee removed lids from hand wash sink Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23861860

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's restroom . Manager placed paper towels in dispenser Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23861863

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table in back kitchen and next to clean equipment/utensils in front counter area . Reviewed with manager. Manager removed employee drinks Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23861862

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - Rusted shelf on prep table in back kitchen

36-73-4

Detail 23861858

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment and along wall in food preparation areas .

08B-38-4

Detail 23861867

Basic - Food ( containers of sauces ) stored on floor in kitchen . Reviewed with manager

23-03-4

Detail 23861868

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves soiled - soiled outer surfaces of microwave at cook line - soiled handles on refrigerators in front counter area - soiled shelves in dry storage area Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23861869

Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables ) not covered in walk in cooler . Wontons not covered in walk in freezer .Reviewed with manager safe storage Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 23861864

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager

14-17-4

Detail 23861865

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reviewed with manager

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 23561145

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork in walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager

31A-11-4

Detail 23561149

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand gloves inside hand wash sink in food prep area . Gloves removed. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only Corrective Action Taken

22-38-5

Detail 23561147

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager purchased the correct bleach sanitizer for food contact surfaces during the inspection Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 23561143

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in front cook line area - water at 78 F after 2 minutes of running water .Reviewed with manager

08B-49-4

Detail 23561146

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food on shelf with food for the public in the walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager

23-03-4

Detail 23561148

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled - outer surfaces of food containers soiled in walk in cooler Reviewed with manager

08B-12-5

Detail 23561144

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables in walk in cooler uncovered . Reviewed with manager

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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

12A-17-4

Detail 23104020

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands for 7 seconds Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Employee rinsed hands for less than 10-15 seconds in 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator the need to only wash hands in handwash sink and discussed proper handwashing methods Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 23104021

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (65F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (83F - Cold Holding) cabbage (45F - Cold Holding) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Flip top cooler stored on top: Cabbage 43F, garlic in oil 41F, bean sprouts 46F. Manager took temperature of bean sprouts at 11am and states they were at 40F. Manager moved beans sprouts inside of unit. Discussed placing food inside containers underneath fill line Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23104019

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the reach in cooler in cook line is stained Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 23104027

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23104024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in reach in cooler in front of the stove is grooved Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23104023

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food beverage container on a food preparation area next to clean equipment/ utensils Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Multiple employee beverages stored on counter next to rice steamer and equipment Time Extended

08B-49-4

Detail 23104026

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in raw beef and pork walk in freezer next to the exit door in the back of the kitchen, yogurt and fruit in refrigerator at front counter next to beverages for the customers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Employee food is segregated in walk in cooler but is not identified Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 23104025

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Employee preparing food not wearing hair restraint Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23104022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in employees restroom in the back of the kitchen by the back door exit is black mold substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Time Extended

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 21

12A-17-4

Detail 23096789

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands for 7 seconds Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 23096803

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 clean food plate, scooped rice onto plate to give to customer without washing hands Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 23096795

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Water was at 81 degrees Warning

14-31-5

Detail 23096805

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in non grade food bags in the walk in freezer Operator placed items in proper bags Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23096809

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings above egg rolls and sauce in refrigerator next to fryers. Operator properly stored it Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23096797

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw pork in walk in cooler Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23096799

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23096796

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (65F - Cold Holding); garlic in oil (83F - Cold Holding) cabbage (45F - Cold Holding) Warning

11-07-5

Detail 23096792

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23096802

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. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23096791

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in the reach in cooler in cook line is stained Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23096800

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink area. Operator put paper towels in Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23096794

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23096806

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

50-09-4

Detail 23096804

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23096801

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in reach in cooler in front of the stove is grooved Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23096798

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food beverage container on a food preparation area next to clean equipment/ utensils Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23096807

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in raw beef and pork walk in freezer next to the exit door in the back of the kitchen, yogurt and fruit in refrigerator at front counter next to beverages for the customers Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23096790

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

08B-12-5

Detail 23096793

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw beef in trays in the walk in freezer not covered. Operator properly covered it Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23096808

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in employees restroom in the back of the kitchen by the back door exit is black mold substance Warning

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-37-5

Detail 22561273

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: Time Extended

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 22439503

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler - employee rearranged food - reviewed proper food storage with operator Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 22439504

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53B-13-5

Detail 22439497

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.

36-37-5

Detail 22439500

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

36-36-4

Detail 22439502

Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler

08B-49-4

Detail 22439501

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler - reviewed with operator

13-03-4

Detail 22439499

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line

21-04-4

Detail 22439498

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in back food prep area - employee removed towel Corrected On-Site