Happy China Garden INC
1616 W Cape Coral Pkwy Ste 110, Cape Coral, FL 33914 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605403
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 5 basic (1 repeat)-17
- Administrative complaint on Jul 28, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score71
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw beef stored over ready to eat chopped green onions and tofu. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-26-2026 Opertor moved food to proper storage.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Prepared sweet n sour chicken, per operator made 24 hours prior not date marked.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Containers of peanuts and sesame no labeled after removing from original containers
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Sheet trays of chicken stored on floor of walk in freezer
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employees preparing foos without hair restraints. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 01-26-2026
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Grab and go utensils are unwrapped and not stored handle up.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.
Leaking water pipe underneath three compartment sink
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.