China Garden in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1216 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601China Garden in Gainesville, a 12-seat permanent food service establishment, has accumulated 185 violations across 26 inspections dating back to at least 2016, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure, but has faced two administrative complaint recommendations (August 2024 and January 2024), signaling formal enforcement escalation.
Recurring high-priority violations centered on hand washing and chemical storage dominate the record. Proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least six inspections between January 2024 and August 2024. Chemical storage violations were documented in every inspection from January 2024 through January 2026, spanning a full year of persistent non-compliance. Food contact surface violations also appeared repeatedly across this period. Employee health policy violations were cited in multiple 2025 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on March 8, 2023: a marked exit path was found blocked at the back door. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" with 12 basic violations documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Garden in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
China Garden in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
China Garden in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
China Garden in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Garden in Gainesville last inspected?
- China Garden in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Garden in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Garden in Gainesville are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has China Garden in Gainesville had?
- China Garden in Gainesville has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Garden in Gainesville find?
- China Garden in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Garden in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, China Garden in Gainesville 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has China Garden in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Garden in Gainesville 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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