Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
850 49 St, St. Petersburg, FL 33710Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg has accumulated 517 violations across 39 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down four times for roach, rodent, and fly activity. Recent enforcement shows an active pattern: between May and October 2025, inspectors conducted four separate emergency order callbacks, with the facility failing to comply on two consecutive days in May and again in October. The restaurant's top recurring violations involve hand washing, consumer advisories, and food contact surface sanitation.
Most recent closure: October 21, 2025 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
13.3
violations / inspection
13.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (4)
Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025079200 | $800.00 | Oct 21, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 3--2025044792 | $400.00 | May 8, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021029506 | $400.00 | May 5, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021014660 | $400.00 | Mar 30, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (39)
— 3 inspections34 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 9 inspections98 violations · 55 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 8 inspections53 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg was last shut down on October 21, 2025 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg had?
- Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg has had 39 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg find?
- Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 14 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- Has Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Spring Garden Chinese Restaurante in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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