How many health inspections has CHINA GARDEN had?

CHINA GARDEN has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHINA GARDEN ever been shut down?

No, CHINA GARDEN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CHINA GARDEN?

The most frequently cited violations at CHINA GARDEN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

CHINA GARDEN

10391 66TH ST N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHINA GARDEN OF PINELLA PARK INC · License: SEA6215210

CHINA GARDEN in Pinellas Park, FL has 28 inspections on record with 325 total violations (11.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

28Inspections

325Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 20, 2025

Inspection History (28)

Feb 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jul 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 29 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 15, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 13, 2022 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

May 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHINA GARDEN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 11.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHINA GARDEN had?: CHINA GARDEN has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHINA GARDEN ever been shut down?: No, CHINA GARDEN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHINA GARDEN?: The most frequently cited violations at CHINA GARDEN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Approved food source.

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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.

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Last verified: February 20, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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