What is Zheng Garden's health inspection score?

Zheng Garden has a SafeDine safety score of 94 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Zheng Garden last inspected?

Zheng Garden was last inspected on May 5, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Zheng Garden have?

Zheng Garden has 36 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Zheng Garden safe to eat at?

Yes, Zheng Garden has an excellent safety record with a score of 94/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Zheng Garden serve?

Zheng Garden serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Zheng Garden

Name: Zheng Garden
Address: 431 MERRICK ROAD, Oceanside, 11572
Rating: 94

431 MERRICK ROAD, Oceanside

Last Inspected: 5/5/2026

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: May 5, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (94/100) 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

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

9 basic

Dec

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

7 basic

Dec

Dec 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Inspection4 Re-Inspection

May 26

Inspection InspectionLatest

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Dec 25

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 24

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Apr 24

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

14AInsects, rodents present−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 24

Re-Inspection Inspection

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (7)

−14 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Dec 23

Inspection Inspection

1 High9 Basic

10 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (9)

−18 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
11AManual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2
12AHot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2

Base deductions−28 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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