China Garden

1650 San Pablo Rd S Ste 6, Jacksonville, FL 32224 · Permanent Food Service · License 2615273

D
Grade D
Safety score 62 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 26, 2026 (13 days ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 23 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection
    6 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 4 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 15 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -38
  • Safety score62

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

24 violations found
  1. First visitOct 26, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    24 violations found:

    • 6 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 15 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority6

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Cooked broccoli (74°F - Cold Holding), stored sitting out at prep make table in kitchen for approximately 1 hr. Discussed placing on Time and paperwork completed during inspection

      Fixed on the spot

      Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.

      Crack liquid raw shell eggs (71°F - Cold Holding), stored sitting in container on cook line and place there approximately 30 mins ago. Discussed placing on Time and paperwork completed during inspection

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw prep beef stored over cooked uncovered pork in walk in cooler on shelf. Raw prep chicken stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler on shelf. Manager properly stored all items

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.

      Observed employee preparing raw beef with bare hands and then handling cooked noodles in stored container in flip top reach in cooler with same bare hands to place in wok to cook without washing hands

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      Missing back flow preventer at spigot with attached hose at far end of right side cook line and bib under three compartment sink

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Dish soap stored next to microwave under prep table and near sauces. Employee removed

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate3

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

      Employee washing hands at three compartment sink

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Hand wash sink in kitchen blocked with stored dry foods on floor grate in front. Moved by manager.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

      Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Lid stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Moved by manager.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic15

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Peas and carrots mixes stored thawing at 47°F at three compartment at room temperature temperature. Krab stored thawing on speed rack at 42°F in kitchen. Manager place all items in walk in cooler

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Multiple foods uncovered in walk in cooler

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Employee drink cup stored on prep table

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      Employee preparing food with kitchen with no hair restraint

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Bowl with no handle stored in flour container

      Repeat violation

      Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

      Card board used under prep table

      Repeat violation

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.

      In green sanitizer bucket at cashier area. Employee remade solution properly

      Repeat violation

      Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.

      Operator using steel scrubby to clean while in use with food contact surface. These materials may not be used on in-use food-contact surfaces because the food-contact surfaces are not in the process of being washed, rinsed, and sanitized

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Fan cover in walk in cooler with dust build up Hood filter with grease build up Reach in freezer gasket soiled

      Repeat violation

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      Exterior microwave handle soiled underneath

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      At hand wash sink in kitchen. Provided hand wash sign handout

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

      Back kitchen door not self closing

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Wall on cook line with dust build up

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Ceiling tiles in kitchen and dining area with water damages

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Ceiling titles in kitchen area

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Handwashing and hygienic practices3
Handwash sinks and supplies3
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Food out of temperature2
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Wiping cloths and linens2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2