China Garden in North Lauderdale

Last inspected:

7954 McNab Rd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068
Overview

China Garden in North Lauderdale has recorded 17 inspections with 108 total violations between 2023 and March 2026, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection — significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. High-priority violations have been persistent and widespread, with employee health policy violations appearing in 8 of the last 8 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations in 7 of 8 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 4 of the last 5 inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings include food contact surface violations (4 inspections), food condition violations (3 inspections), and shell stock requirement violations (3 inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on January 7, 2022, when the main kitchen rear exit door was found blocked. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Three inspections resulted in "Administrative complaint recommended" dispositions (June 16, 2025; August 9, 2024; February 26, 2024), signaling escalated enforcement action, and one inspection issued a formal warning (March 11, 2025). The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026, a complaint-based inspection, found 21 violations with one high-priority violation (employee health policy) and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
108Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

China Garden in North Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.4 violations / inspection 6.4 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

China Garden in North Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for China Garden in North Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024016839 $200.00 Feb 26, 2024 Miami (Doral)

China Garden in North Lauderdale: 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. Main kitchen rear exit door- observed exit door being blocked by empty boxes. Operator removed empty boxes. **Corrected On-Site**

China Garden in North Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

China Garden in North Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Garden in North Lauderdale last inspected?
China Garden in North Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at China Garden in North Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at China Garden in North Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has China Garden in North Lauderdale had?
China Garden in North Lauderdale has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China Garden in North Lauderdale find?
China Garden in North Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has China Garden in North Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, China Garden in North Lauderdale 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
Has China Garden in North Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, China Garden in North Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has China Garden in North Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, China Garden in North Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has China Garden in North Lauderdale been fined?
China Garden in North Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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