China Garden in Cocoa
Last inspected:
801 Dixon Blvd Ste 1137, Cocoa, FL 32922China Garden in Cocoa has accumulated 306 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring violations in chemical storage, consumer advisories, and hand-washing practices. A 2020 fire inspection documented a blocked exit when the front door was boarded due to COVID-19 protocols. Despite multiple warnings and callbacks, the facility remains operational.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Garden in Cocoa: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
This Facility
10.2
violations / inspection
10.2 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg
5.94
violations / inspection
5.94 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Brevard County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
China Garden in Cocoa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Front door has been blocked off due to covid 19. Operator has wood over alcove and table . Wood can be moved if needed
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
China Garden in Cocoa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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China Garden in Cocoa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Garden in Cocoa last inspected?
- China Garden in Cocoa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Garden in Cocoa?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Garden in Cocoa are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has China Garden in Cocoa had?
- China Garden in Cocoa has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Garden in Cocoa find?
- China Garden in Cocoa was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Garden in Cocoa ever been shut down?
- No, China Garden in Cocoa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has China Garden in Cocoa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Garden in Cocoa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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