CHINA GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
27100 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead, FL, 33032
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 18, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler next to walk in cooler bean sprouts (48F - Cold Holding); pork wontons (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator they were using it and put it back approximately 1 hr ago. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6Critical
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cabbage inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
High Priority
- 10-08-5Corrected on site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine. Operator placed handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-07-4Repeat
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on standing water 88F next to rice cooker. Operator discarded water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 23-03-4Repeat
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 12B-13-4Corrected on site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 36-04-5
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed.
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed over kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic
- 14-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside cooked pork inside walk in cooler. Observed inside flour container at storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 53A-03-7
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed certification expired for Lifang Lin on 7/12/2026. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 36-17-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed under fryers cook line. **Warning**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.