CHINA CITY
1669 N HIATUS RD, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · 954-431-7688
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $3,740
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025061926 | Jul 23, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | $2,640 |
| 2--2023070383 | Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $700 |
| 2--2023054295 | Sep 26, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing a clear liquid identified as a sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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. Operator print and posted written procedures
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains a clear liquid identified as bleach. Item is located under food preparation table. Operator labeled spray bottle
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Operator print and posted Choking sign
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef cold held in flip top cooler at 44F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator removed to walk in freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed no time mark on rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice transfer to cookline 40 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked rice.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A copy has been given to the operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked rice in kitchen area. Operator covered. -Observed an uncovered bus-pan with cooked chicken stored in walk in freezer. Operator covered
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container with sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed at 1:40 p.m. no time mark on cooked chicken and rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator rice, both items transfer to cook line at 12:00 p.m. Operator correctly time marked both items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink block with chair and cases with drinking water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator hand washing sink in kitchen used to stored food containers.
Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle stored in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense soy sauce in walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with various food items stored on kitchen floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed knife stored between prep table and flip top cooler.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed additional vacuum light shield missing in kitchen area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed single use jug cut and used to scoop cooked rice.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor at front line.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container with sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken (45F - Cold Holding); ribs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); sauces (44-46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator, all items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer items to walk in freezer for quick chill. Observed shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Pork (47F - Cold Holding); dumpling (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Per operator, items transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to place ice packs on items or transfer to walk in cooler for quick chill. Observed cooked rice cold held at 78F at cook line. Per operator rice transfer from walk in cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer rice to walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed at 1:40 p.m. no time mark on cooked chicken and rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator rice, both items transfer to cook line at 12:00 p.m. Operator correctly time marked both items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink block with chair and cases with drinking water.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator hand washing sink in kitchen used to stored food containers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, pork cooked on 07/21/2025.
Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle stored in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense soy sauce in walk in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraints.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers with various food items stored on kitchen floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed knife stored between prep table and flip top cooler.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed additional vacuum light shield missing in kitchen area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed single use jug cut and used to scoop cooked rice.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor at front line.
Nov 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken and shell eggs stored over containers with sauces in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 12:55 p.m.,no time mark marked on cooked chicken at cookline held using time as a public health control. Per operator, chicken cooked and transfer to cookline at 11:30a.m. Operator correctly place time mark on chicken.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash her hands in 3 compartment sink and then continue to engaged in food preparation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with various food containers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked egg rolls stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 11/11/2024.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed bags with produces stored on walk in cooler floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed clean knife stored between cooler and prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on flour, cornstarch and salt containers.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed at 11:02 a.m. no time mark on cooked rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, cooked rice transfer from walk in cooler to cookline 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked rice.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink after which, he then proceeded to engage in food preparation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with various food containers in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at 11:08 a.m., no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, rice cooked 10:30 a.m. yesterday.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 06/29/2024.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense cooked rice. Operator removed
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation old food residue in box containing plastic wrap
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on dry storage floor.
In-use knife stored in cracks between flip top cooler and food preparation table at cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed seasoning removed from the original container not labeled.
Nov 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with food containers and food prep table.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. -Observed pack with cigarette and lighter stored on food preparation table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed in-use knives stored in crack between flip top cooler and prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Stored food not covered. -Observed open containers with corn starch and flour in dry storage area. Operator covered containers
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed container with cooked egg rolls thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
Sep 26, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 03/04/2022
Equipment in poor repair. -Can opener blade rusted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored in restroom.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 25, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 24 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -Observed employee medication stored on shelf above food preparation table. Operator relocate medication.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 5 badly dented cans with hoisin sauce at dry storage area. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Observed male employee come from outside then handled food without washing hands first.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles in walk-in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 droppings found on hot water tank, approximately 20 found next to mop sink, 7 droppings found underneath three compartment sink in dishwashing area. Dishwashing area adjacent to mop sink. Approximately 15 droppings found in kitchen underneath cooking equipment, approximately 10 found in dry storage areas. No door or barriers between cookline and dry storage areas. 6 droppings found in restroom.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed noodles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); dumplings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from yesterday, didn't removed from unit today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); dumplings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from yesterday, didn't removed from unit today. See stop sale.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink then handle TCS foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in restroom block with takeout containers.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in handwash sink at dishwashing area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked dumplings, cooked shrimp, cooked pork and cooked noodles stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, all items placed in unit more than 29 hours ago.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 03/04/2022
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed scoops with handles stored in rice containers.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees cell phones and cigarettes stored on food preparation tables. Operator removed and stored properly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. -Can opener blade rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior back door
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on rice containers. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored in restroom.
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed several in-use wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
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