China Garden

711 N 14 St, Leesburg, FL 34748 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508528

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 61 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 29, 2026 (9 days ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 10 basic (2 repeats)
-39
Safety score61

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct292026

Routine inspection

15 violations found

First visitOct 29, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 10 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  -Noodles 73f, Chicken 55f, Eggrolls 71f. Less than 4 hours. Manager states product was sitting out during lunch rush.
  Repeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
  -Raw beef over vegetables in walk in cooler.
  Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  -Raw shell eggs over cans of soda.
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  -Cutting board to right of fryers.
  Repeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic10
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  -Multiple items in walk in cooler.
  Food stored on floor.
  -Bag of rice in dry storage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
  -Rice scoops in 81f water.
  Repeat violation
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  -Cook.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
  -On top of white freezer.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  -Cooler across from white freezer at front of kitchen.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -Exterior of fryers.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  -To go containers on floor in dry storage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
  -Over rear prep area.
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.