SOUTH GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT
10855 SW 72 ST UNIT 10, Miami, FL, 33173
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 4, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 54
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (54)
- 41-10-4Critical
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored with bottle of vinegar underneath cook line.
High Priority
- 41-07-4Critical
Container of medicine improperly stored.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cough drops above low boy across cook line.
High Priority
- 14-86-1Critical
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed duck cooling in container lined with cloth.
High Priority
- 14-31-5CriticalRepeat
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple grocery bags used as food storage in reach in coolers and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 14-15-4Critical
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed garbage cans used as container for veggies in walk in cooler.
High Priority
- 08A-17-6Critical
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 in reach in freezer in warewash area; raw chicken over egg rolls.
High Priority
- 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 reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 57F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: pork ribs (54F - Cold Holding). Operator brought ribs to walk in for rapid chill. Observed across cook line: Bean sprouts (75F Cold Holding). Operator chose to place under TPHC and corrected form for future use. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 14-05-4Repeat
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in dry storage.
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout establishment.
Basic
- 14-74-7
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in across cook line with ambient temp of 57F. The following TCS foods stored inside for less than 4 hours: pork ribs (54F - Cold Holding). Operator brought ribs to walk in for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 12B-07-4Repeat
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 40-06-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal glasses above prep tables across cook line. Observed lunch bag in walk in cooler on same shelf as food for public.
Basic
- 08B-48-4
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area.
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed snap peas being prepped in dining area.
Basic
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in reach in freezer next to warewash. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-22-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in warewash.
Basic
- 36-73-4Repeat
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind and under cooking equipment.n **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-47-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in dry closet.
Basic
- 14-38-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked container with eggplant inside standing reach in cooler near back door.
Basic
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at entry to dry storage closet.
Basic
- 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 in white chest freezer and walk in freezer.
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 next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 21-04-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across cook line.
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of multiple ovens fully soiled.
Basic
- 51-13-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
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 gaskets of all reach in coolers soiled. Observed multiple pieces of exterior equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 12B-13-4
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 inside walk in cooler.
Basic
- 35B-03-4Repeat
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed screen door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-33-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
Basic
- 14-20-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed at cook line.
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Basic
- 08B-12-5
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken in walk in freezer and cooler with no cover.
Basic
- 32-23-5
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in restroom; urinal in disrepair.
Basic
- 36-02-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket; not in use.
Basic
- 21-12-4Repeat
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-06-4
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed on rack where bok choy is stored. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer.
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 salt and sugar across warewash with no label.
Basic
- 11-27-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where dry food and dishes are held. Observed soiled can opener.
Intermediate
- 31A-11-4Repeat
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used to wash items in waiter station area. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in employee restroom.
Intermediate
- 22-31-4
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
Intermediate
- 41-17-4Repeat
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles unlabeled in warewash area and waiter station. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 25-17-4
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface.
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed across cook line.
Basic
- 36-27-5Repeat
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-16-4Repeat
Walk in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Walk in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in reach in next to mop sink and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 16-21-4Repeat
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 32-04-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at restroom.
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 in sugar and flour containers. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 23-24-4Repeat
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cooler handles and microwave handle soiled. **Repeat Violation**
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.