CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT

Name: CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
Address: 27100 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33032, US
Rating: 87

27100 S DIXIE HWY, HOMESTEAD, FL 33032

License #2325544

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87 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

August 18, 2026 · 10 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT in HOMESTEAD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 18, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 10 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 8 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on August 18, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler next to walk in cooler bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding); pork wontons (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator they were using it and put it back approximately 1 hr ago.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Observed inside flour container at storage area. Operator removed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
[36-04-5] Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed over kitchen area.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator placed handle upwards.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certification expired for Lifang Lin on 7/12/2026.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cabbage inside walk in cooler.