What is China Garden Chinese Restaurant's health inspection score?

China Garden Chinese Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 13 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was China Garden Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

China Garden Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on March 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Garden Chinese Restaurant have?

China Garden Chinese Restaurant has 61 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Garden Chinese Restaurant safe to eat at?

China Garden Chinese Restaurant has a safety score of 13/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does China Garden Chinese Restaurant serve?

China Garden Chinese Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Garden Chinese Restaurant

Name: China Garden Chinese Restaurant
Address: 27100 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead, 33032
Rating: 13

27100 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead

Last Inspected: 3/5/2026

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Chinese•Homestead

Ranked #313 of 345 in HomesteadBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

12.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-99

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-20 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-18 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 1/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (13/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

Jul

Jan 2026

2 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

17 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint Full3 Routine - Food1 Routine

Mar 26

Complaint Full InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 High2 Med12 Basic

17 total5 risk factors

21/100inspection score

−120 pts

High Priority (6)

−100 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or above(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (3)

−10 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−120 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionEmergency Order Callback Complied

2 Med6 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

78/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (4)

−10 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionEmergency order recommended

5 High2 Med11 Basic

18 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−112 pts

High Priority (6)

−80 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display(2x)−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (4)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−112 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

74/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (2)

−30 pts

08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Basic (2)

−4 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Routine Inspection

2 High2 Med9 Basic

13 total

52/100inspection score

−87 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
12Employee not following handwash procedures−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (1)

−2 pts

33Floors/walls/ceiling not clean−2

Base deductions−87 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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