China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota

Last inspected:

2035 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota, FL 34239
Overview

China 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.

18Inspections
137Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 7.6 violations / inspection 7.6 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher on floor near designated spot.

China Garden Sarasota INC in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections24 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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 November 17, 2025. 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 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 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 November 17, 2025 with 4 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 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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 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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