Lakewood Park, St. Lucie County

CHINA GARDEN

4836 N KINGS HWY, Lakewood Park, FL 34951

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Feb 13, 2024
City
Lakewood Park
County
St. Lucie
Status
Ownership Changed
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 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22638864

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce in reach in freezer. Manager moved to correct storage. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 22638859

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. Operator added time stamp Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22638863

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Egg rolls found at 112° cooling at room temperature, rechecked 20 minutes later. Now reading 108 . Advised manager to move to walk in cooler to rapid chill.

08B-38-4

Detail 22638862

Basic - Food stored on floor. Broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22638860

Basic - Hood filters surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22638861

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown sugar and sugar. Manager added Corrected On-Site

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 22105232

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On shelf over flip top Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 22105238

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of bamboo shoots Warning

12A-11-4

Detail 22105233

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Operator educated employee Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22105234

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yun Ping No Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 22105239

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. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22105236

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

35B-01-4

Detail 22105237

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door sides and base have gaps Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22105235

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket with chicken parts. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22105231

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Warning

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 21818922

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21818924

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs cooked Sunday, today is Tuesday Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21818920

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tile falling down over cooks line

21-04-4

Detail 21818918

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21818919

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21818921

Basic - Stored food not covered. Wonton in reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21818923

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and sugar Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21203263

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21203261

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored on the floor beneath the cook line Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21203262

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk in cooler are soiled

29-11-4

Detail 21203264

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink to left of cook line is leaking. Piping has been removed and is being drained into a bucket. Operator stated that they have called for repairs to be made

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 21022356

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located under cooks line . Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21022355

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned items - pineapple juice .

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

22-45-4

Detail 20574479

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Prep table in kitchen area.

03A-02-5

Detail 20574483

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken, pork and raw range 45-49. Manager says items were placed in unit at 11:30. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 20574480

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Medicine. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20574482

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-07-4

Detail 20574477

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 20574478

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. This is a shared container with the plaza.

23-03-4

Detail 20574475

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor under cook line equipment.

25-32-4

Detail 20574476

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of food grade plastic covers for sheet pans. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20574481

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk items salt, sugar etc. Repeat Violation