CHINA GARDEN Health Score — Lakeland, FL

1527 BARTOW RD, Lakeland, FL 33801

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 1
Inspected 7/16/2026
Lakeland avg 94 / 100
B
88 / 100
Good

1 high-risk issue, 1 moderate issue, 2 minor issues found

Inspected July 16, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 11% of restaurants in Lakeland. The city average ClearScore is 94 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
1
Moderate
1
Minor
2

Violations Found

  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized ×2

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Frequently Asked Questions

CHINA GARDEN received a ClearScore of 88/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on July 16, 2026. 4 violations were found, including 1 high-risk issue. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The most recent inspection of CHINA GARDEN on July 16, 2026 found 4 violations: 1 high-risk, 1 moderate, and 2 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

CHINA GARDEN was last inspected on July 16, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

CHINA GARDEN received a Grade B (ClearScore 88/100) on its most recent inspection. There was 1 high-risk violation noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 4 violations at CHINA GARDEN: 1. Food protection, cross-contamination 2. In use food dispensing utensils properly stored 3. Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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