South Daytona, Volusia County

CHINA GARDEN

2021 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, South Daytona, FL 32119

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Jan 18, 2023
City
South Daytona
County
Volusia
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.

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21704388

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -can opener soiled -inside of triple door reach in cooler has an accumulation of food debris on shelves and bottom -inside of double door reach in freezer has an accumulation of food debris in the bottom -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 21704383

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen -handwash sink in men's restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 21704386

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone and keys on prep table nearest entrance to kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21704387

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21704384

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink thoroughly soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21704389

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -buckets of sauce stored on floor throughout kitchen -jasmine rice stored on floor in dry storage area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

10-20-4

Detail 21704385

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 17

03A-02-5

Detail 21544921

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 66F, per operator less than 2 hours in top of prep cooler, operator relocated to triple door reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21544922

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -can opener soiled -inside of triple door reach in cooler has an accumulation of food debris on shelves and bottom -inside of double door reach in freezer has an accumulation of food debris in the bottom -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21544927

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21544928

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen -handwash sink in men's restroom Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21544917

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

41-17-4

Detail 21544925

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled spray bottle on handwash sink in men's restroom Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21544924

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowls in rice, corn starch, and flour containers. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21544919

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 on floor underneath triple sink, operator swept up and removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21544915

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phone and keys on prep table nearest entrance to kitchen. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21544929

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21544916

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath triple sink thoroughly soiled Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21544930

Basic - Food stored on floor. -buckets of sauce stored on floor throughout kitchen -jasmine rice stored on floor in dry storage area Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21544923

Basic - Ice buildup in small, white reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21544918

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21544914

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and/or food debris. -outside of triple door reach in cooler soiled Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21544926

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -aluminum cans being reused throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21544920

Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink next to entrance to kitchen. Warning

May 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 21095557

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -underneath lid of reach in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

14-45-4

Detail 21095556

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -prep table across from the entrance to kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21095558

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21095555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21095554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21095559

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -prep table next to fryer has accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of white stand up reach in freezer next to fryer has accumulation of grease -exterior of stainless steel reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-18: Time Extended

May 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 21085499

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked chicken in double door reach in cooler Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21085498

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -underneath lid of reach in cooler Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 21085491

Intermediate - Handwash sink in womens restroom has no water. Water flow must be reinstated in the same location where lacking. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21085484

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -can draining in handwash sink in customer service area Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21085490

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in customer service area. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-14-4

Detail 21085483

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade drill used in food. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21085486

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in rice container, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

14-45-4

Detail 21085495

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -prep table across from the entrance to kitchen Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21085488

Basic - Clean utensils, glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -spoons and forks near cookline Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21085489

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above raw broccoli Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 21085493

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21085485

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21085497

Basic - Food stored on floor. -cases of bottled water and buckets of sauce stored on floor Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21085496

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21085487

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21085492

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -prep table next to fryer has accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of white stand up reach in freezer next to fryer has accumulation of grease -exterior of stainless steel reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21085494

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 14

08A-04-5

Detail 20916883

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw chicken stored over unwashed bok choy, operator moved to bottom of reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20916880

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage 50F and raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 74F both less than 1 hour, operator returned to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20916890

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of glass reach in cooler soiled -interior lid of reach in cooler across from woks -cutting boards stained throughout kitchen -lower interior of reach in cooler across from woks -can opener soiled -interior of reach in freezer

31B-02-4

Detail 20916881

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-14-4

Detail 20916879

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade drill used for food prep stored on shelf above rice Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20916885

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -glass cleaner not labeled Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 20916882

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -cardboard lining shelves next to fryer Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20916887

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone stored on shelf over prep table

35B-01-4

Detail 20916892

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 20916889

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cookline -under food storage racks -under triple sink

08B-38-4

Detail 20916891

Basic - Food stored on floor. -jugs of fryer oil stored on floor

23-03-4

Detail 20916888

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -significant accumulation of grease along side of fryer -doors and handles of reach in cooler soiled -doors and handles of reach in freezer soiled

33-16-4

Detail 20916886

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-32-4

Detail 20916884

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons Corrected On-Site

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

14-14-4

Detail 20584942

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade drill provided for mixing sauces. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20584941

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 20584944

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Time Extended

38-07-4

Detail 20584945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - cookline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20584940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of food storage containers, buckets. - cooking equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20584943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - glass door cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-13: Time Extended

Oct 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 20

12A-16-4

Detail 20580581

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. - cook came in from outside, began prepping food without washing hands - employee came in from outside and handled clean dish ware without washing hands. Warning

22-48-5

Detail 20580567

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - scented bleach provided Corrected On-Site Warning

22-12-5

Detail 20580577

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20580582

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

01B-02-5

Detail 20580576

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20580566

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Reach in CoolerPork (62°F - Cold Holding); beef (62°F - Cold Holding); shrimp (61°F - Cold Holding); chicken (61°F - Cold Holding). Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 20580569

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. - cook washed hands without soap in three compartment sink Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20580580

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained, make line unit. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20580570

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink at front counter blocked by box. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 20580573

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade drill provided for mixing sauces. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20580568

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. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20580578

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20580575

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - rice, can used. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20580579

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line, under coolers, under shelf, and in storage closet. Warning

33-23-4

Detail 20580571

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20580565

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - cookline Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20580574

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of food storage containers, buckets. - cooking equipment. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20580572

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - glass door cooler Warning

25-32-4

Detail 20580563

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - egg flats Warning

33-34-4

Detail 20580564

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. - closet at back of kitchen, shelves over dry foods Warning