CHINA GARDEN
12165 SW 152 ST, Miami, FL, 33177
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 27, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (14)
- 08A-05-6CriticalRepeat
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 stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalRepeat
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 08A-17-6CriticalRepeat
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside of walk in freezer, all products removed from original packaging. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed mouthwash stored on shelf in dry storage area with cans of soy sauce.
High Priority
- 41-07-4Critical
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of vitamins stored on shelf above reach in cooler across from cook line and on shelf in dry storage area.
High Priority
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar, salt, and msg not labeled at cook line.
Basic
- 14-01-5Repeat
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside containers of corn starch, salt, and sugar in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 41-17-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled under prep table at front counter.
Intermediate
- 14-45-4Repeat
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with chemicals in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-37-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage above walk in cooler.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw pork ribs stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Observed container of raw pork stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.