China Garden in Big Pine Key
Last inspected:
209 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key, FL 33043China Garden in Big Pine Key has been cited with 284 violations across 21 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.5 violations per inspection—more than 2.5 times the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, including improper hand and arm washing and failure to report illness, have been documented in at least 9 inspections. Food safety violations including improper cooking temperatures, unsafe food contact surfaces, and failure to maintain shell stock requirements appear repeatedly across the record. The facility received a warning on November 28, 2023 for 12 violations and again on January 29, 2026 for 12 violations including three high-priority violations for employee health policy, consumer advisory failures, and improper hand and arm washing. The most recent inspection on January 29, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Garden in Big Pine Key: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
China Garden in Big Pine Key: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections39 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Garden in Big Pine Key: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Garden in Big Pine Key last inspected?
- China Garden in Big Pine Key was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at China Garden in Big Pine Key?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Garden in Big Pine Key are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has China Garden in Big Pine Key had?
- China Garden in Big Pine Key has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Garden in Big Pine Key find?
- China Garden in Big Pine Key was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has China Garden in Big Pine Key ever been shut down?
- No, China Garden in Big Pine Key has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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