China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota
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2035 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239China Garden Sarasota Inc operates as a Risk Level 2 permanent food service establishment with 8 seats in Sarasota. Over 18 inspections spanning from November 2022 to November 2025, the facility accumulated 137 violations, averaging 7.6 per inspection—nearly 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting failures (cited in at least 4 inspections), chemical storage violations (recurring across nearly all inspections), improper hand and arm washing procedures, food contact surface deficiencies, and shell stock handling violations. On July 17, 2025, an inspection documented employee health reporting violations alongside chemical storage and food contact surface violations. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 identified 12 violations and resulted in completion with no further action required; a fire safety deficiency was also noted—a portable fire extinguisher was missing from its designated location.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota last inspected?
- China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota had?
- China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota find?
- China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota was most recently inspected on September 10, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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