Three Lakes, Miami-Dade County

CHINA GARDEN

12165 SW 152 ST, Three Lakes, FL 33177

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
5 High Priority
Feb 27, 2026
City
Three Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 24402479

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.

08A-05-6

Detail 24402472

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

08A-20-5

Detail 24402468

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

08A-17-6

Detail 24402476

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

41-10-4

Detail 24402475

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed mouthwash stored on shelf in dry storage area with cans of soy sauce.

41-17-4

Detail 24402473

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled under prep table at front counter.

14-01-5

Detail 24402471

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

14-45-4

Detail 24402469

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with chemicals in back prep area. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24402467

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout establishment.

36-32-5

Detail 24402477

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles with water damage above walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 24402478

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

14-69-4

Detail 24402470

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.

23-03-4

Detail 24402474

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24402480

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.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 24099119

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked pork inside walk in cooler

08A-20-5

Detail 24099123

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 beef inside walk in cooler.

08A-17-6

Detail 24099127

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 beef not commercially packaged stored over wonton wrappers inside walk in freezer.

14-01-5

Detail 24099122

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of corn starch in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 24099118

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves inside walk in cooler.

14-45-4

Detail 24099125

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with chemicals in back prep area.

08B-38-4

Detail 24099121

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor in prep area. Operator picked up bucket. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24099124

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across from cook line.

12B-13-4

Detail 24099120

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water stored inside reach in cooler. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 24099128

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink slow draining at kitchen entrance.

14-17-4

Detail 24099126

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelf rusted.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 23503605

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl on top of broccoli used to dispense food inside the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23503606

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed above the preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 23503608

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an open cup with coffee above reach in cooler. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23503607

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23503604

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23503609

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Repeat Violation

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

12A-25-4

Detail 23001527

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee placed a hair restraint and failed to wash her hands before engaging in food preparation.

31B-02-4

Detail 23001529

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink located at the front . Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23001528

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed foods inside reach in cooler and walk in cooler were not date marked. As per operator foods were cooked over 24 hours. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23001526

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal bowl used as scoop inside the broccoli. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23001533

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored in food preparation table.

13-03-4

Detail 23001535

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee provided one.

08B-38-4

Detail 23001532

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23001525

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle stored inside the soy sauce inside the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23001530

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23001531

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed inside the reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23001534

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22511043

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above fried egg rolls inside the reach in cooler.

11-27-4

Detail 22511038

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. Form was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22511044

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22511035

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Firm was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22511040

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked inside the reach in cooler. As per operator they were cooked the previous day.

14-01-5

Detail 22511042

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the corn starch. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22511036

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Operator stored it at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22511039

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle inside the sauce sauce inside the walk in cooler. Operator removed it.

08B-12-5

Detail 22511037

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler not covered.

21-12-4

Detail 22511041

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22308403

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lids inside hand sink. Employee placed the lids on shelves.. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22308401

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.

31B-03-4

Detail 22308399

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter

24-07-4

Detail 22308402

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food trays on floor by walk in cooler lean on wall.

08B-38-4

Detail 22308397

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a container with marinated chicken on floor.

21-04-4

Detail 22308398

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

33-31-5

Detail 22308400

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Tools not related to kitchen under prep table at kitchen.

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21881762

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked pork and raw chicken stored over cooked pork and vegetables at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that they need to move the raw product to the bottom part. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 21881769

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 at walk in freezer.

31A-11-4

Detail 21881768

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a towel inside of the hand wash sink located at front counter.

31B-02-4

Detail 21881771

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was provided. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21881770

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, cooked chicken wings, cooked pork not properly date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from one and two days ago.

14-01-5

Detail 21881767

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal container with no handle stored on the coleslaw at reach in cooler. And a plastic container stored inside of flour.

13-03-4

Detail 21881763

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 21881766

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes with French fried, and chicken stored on floor at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21881761

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

25-06-4

Detail 21881764

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted under preparation table. Operator inverted the single service articles. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21881765

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with honey chicken not covered at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 21382794

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk-in freezer. Operator was informed that they need to relocate the products. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 21382786

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that they need to relocate the products. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21382795

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49 F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per manager for less than one hour. Operator moved the products to the bottom part for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 21382792

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter. Operator provided the paper towel. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21382796

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 21382789

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 21382791

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

08B-47-4

Detail 21382793

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed French fried boxes stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21382787

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located at preparation area.

08B-12-5

Detail 21382790

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 10 containers with honey chicken not covered stored at walk-in cooler.

21-12-4

Detail 21382788

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.

Jun 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-07-4

Detail 21132348

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean Food trays stored on floor by walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 21132349

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler poultry cases on floor

10-17-4

Detail 21132347

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At kitchen reach in coolers. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21132350

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop for flour handler in contact with food.

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 12

31B-02-4

Detail 20885159

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at counter. Manager provided the paper towel. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20885155

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 10 containers with cooked sweet and sour chicken not properly date marked. As per manager were made it three days ago. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20885161

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle stored inside Of sugar and flour containers.

50-09-4

Detail 20885154

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-03-4

Detail 20885162

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 20885158

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container with raw beef on floor at walk in cooler. And box with wonton stored on floor at walk in freezer. Manager picked up the container with raw beef. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20885157

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a oil container stored on floor under stove. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20885151

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20885156

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled located in front of stove. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20885160

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 10 containers with sweet and sour chicken and chicken wings not covered at walk in cooler.

06-08-5

Detail 20885152

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed raw chicken thawed under water that was barely running at three compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 20885153

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping towel at preparation table cook line. Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-17-6

Detail 20364496

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 over raw pork, and wonton at walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20364494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ; cooked pork (55°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler cook line. As per manager for less than two hours. And chicken wings (60°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler located in the front counter. As per manager for less than one hour. Manager moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20364501

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wet wiping cloth inside of hand wash sink.

02C-02-5

Detail 20364493

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers with cooked chicken, cooked pork not date marked at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20364500

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tile show water damage above the mop sink.

13-03-4

Detail 20364492

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 20364499

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with raw chicken on the floor at walk in freezer and soybean sauce container on the floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20364498

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer door. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20364497

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at cook line. And shelves soiled at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20364495

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table and next to hand wash sink. Repeat Violation