ABC CHINESE RESTAURANT
1919 W HILLSBORO BLVD, Deerfield Beach FL 33442 · 561.706.1091
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Whole shelled eggs left on counter after lunch, chef put in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018038214 | Jun 25, 2018 | Oct 17, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2018031208 | Jun 11, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2015032791 | Jul 22, 2015 | Sep 22, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using paper towels as a liner for egg rolls
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen not smooth, office acustic paneling not cleanable
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table. Chef discarded cup
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged with food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on a hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Several boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch containers not labeled in kitchen
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liner for cut food. Cook removed paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen Raw pork over ready to eat frozen won ton. Cook moved items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen missing paper towels, employee filled
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen lacking pressure
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop sitting in standing water in bowl, cook removed water.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Duck thawing in standing water, cook removed and put in walk in cooler
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Whole shelled eggs left on counter after lunch, chef put in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cracked Eggs; (69F) on counter after Lunch, chef said less than one hour, returned to cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table in kitchen. Chef discarded.
Food stored on floor. Box of frozen duck on the floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up box of duck.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water. Chef removed scoop
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef filled paper towels
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Pressure is low on the hot water at the handwashing sink in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.ceiling tiles dusty and greasy, smooth not smooth for cleaning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed knives
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water. Employee removed scoop and discarded water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar salt flour not labeled. Chef labeled
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Goodwin thank you bags in freezer, manager removed bags
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen
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.form emailed
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen has very low water pressure
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings show sign of dust and grime from ceiling vents
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop sitting in standing water. Manager removed scoops and discarded water.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink in kitchen with low pressure
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops in sugar, salt flour. Manager discarded bowls and replaced with scoops
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen Ceiling tiles in kitchen not cleanable
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Lack of water pressure at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some of the ceiling has ceiling not smooth, not cleanable
Food stored on floor. Tubs of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler, chef picked up
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp in standing in three compartment sink. Manager moved to walk-in cooler
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator switched and primed sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing at triple sink by washing and rinsing, then putting wares on shelf for storage, no sanitize step, triple sink not set up. Discussed with operator. Instructed operator to sanitize wares before use
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 2 door reach in on cook line
Food stored on floor. Bin of raw chicken stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to table
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp, raw pork thawing in standing water, operator turned on running water
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.