China Garden
450098 State Rd 200, Callahan, FL 32011 · Permanent Food Service · License 5500913
What drove the grade
Dented/rusted cans present.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection4 high priority (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (1 repeat)-26
- Administrative complaint on Sep 16Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score54
Our own summary of the public record, not an official state rating. How grades work · Report an error
Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 16, 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 priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. On back storage shelves, one (1) can of hoisin sauce dented on side of can.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Sitting on top of reach in freezer at end of cook line, noodles (51°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they have been there for approximately 20 minutes.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
In stand up reach in freezer near three compartment sink, multiple trays of raw chicken stored above fully cooked clams and imitation krab meat. Operator had employee begin to move items.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
In kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added more water and rechecked at 100ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
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.
Multiple pans of cooked chicken in walk-in cooler and stand up reach in cooler near front counter made day prior with no date markings. Operator began to label.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee water bottle on top of reach in freezer at end of cook line next to cut cabbage and cooked noodles. Operator moved water bottle.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Multiple gaskets of reach in coolers soiled with food debris/torn. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, around soda nozzles on drink machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Dumpster lid open. Operator shut lid.
Fixed on the spot
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.