CHINA HOLLYWOOD
3605 A HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33021 · 954.966.9600
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 9 visits since February 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025013259 | Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fried won tons stored in direct contact with plastic handle bag, operator moved to food grade bag
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in direct contact with cardboard box, operator moved to food grade container
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw pork thawing in beverage cooler at wait station stored above bottled drinks. Operator moved pork to walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soiled. Discussed with operator
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 provided. Per operator 5 employees currently employed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork prepared on site and frozen 2 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked. Discussed with operator
Equipment in poor repair. Ware washing racks in poor repair
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine, operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 78F at rice station. Operator removed scoops cleaned and sanitized utensils, discarded water
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored above unwashed carrots in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sprouts (54F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (58F) being held on top of pans at cook line flip top. Operator states items have been in unit for 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler/walk in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Closed containers of Lye drain cleaner stored above packaged single service items in dry storage closet. Operator moved toxic chemicals to office area and properly stored
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Zhao Dong 5-26-20
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station hand wash sink. Operator provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Stored food not covered. Cooked ribs, cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered
Feb 25, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at triple sink, shelving on cook line
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line
Feb 25, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under rice cooker shelf in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 2 live roaches inside of leg of wire shelf holding rice cooker. Operator removed shelf from establishment. Observed 3 live roaches on metal shelf above triple sink in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches on wood shelf above triple shrink in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed 6 live roaches in between metal shelves and wall on right side cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 6 live roaches under prep table/ table mounted can opener on cook line in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches inside of notebook on shelving on right side cook line in kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on ground under pork cooker on cook line in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at triple sink, shelving on cook line
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ware washing racks heavily soiled
Feb 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 0 ppm chlorine. Operator called for service.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat broccoli in walk in cooler, operator reorganized
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on ground under rice cooker shelf in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized Observed 2 live roaches inside of leg of wire shelf holding rice cooker. Operator removed shelf from establishment. Observed 3 live roaches on metal shelf above triple sink in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches on wood shelf above triple shrink in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed 6 live roaches in between metal shelves and wall on right side cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 6 live roaches under prep table/ table mounted can opener on cook line in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches inside of notebook on shelving on right side cook line in kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by door, items stored in hand wash sink. Operator made accessible
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on ground under pork cooker on cook line in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at triple sink, shelving on cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 79F-82F
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ware washing racks heavily soiled
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener heavily soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at wait station hand wash sink. Operator provided
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket at cook line flip top in poor repair
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed in kitchen area. Oper removed and discarded
Food stored on floor. Bin of raw shrimp stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on shelving in walk in cooler, shelving above triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water at triple sink, operator turned on cold water
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In kitchen reach in freezer, open bag raw scallops in same bus pan as open bags steamed edamame. Manager removed scallops to properly separate.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In kitchen reach in freezer, container of raw shrimp on top shelf above open case of wonton wrappers. Manager inverted items for proper separation.
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. In kitchen reach in freezer, container of raw chicken skewers above container of raw pork. Manager inverted items for proper separation.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1) Bulk container of tempura chicken in walk in cooler missing date mark. Per manager prepared 2 days ago and added date mark. 2) Bulk containers of prepped foods in reach in freezer missing date marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on top of lowboy cooler at end of cook line. Cooler top used for holding single service containers.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce bucket on floor next to dish machine in kitchen.
Feb 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. ian walk in cooler, container of raw pork pieces above case of broccoli. Manager moved broccoli to opposite shelf with other vegetables.
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple bags of frozen prepared foods in reach in freezer not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed beverage bottle on end of shelf above make table and next to customer plates. Manager removed bottle.
Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of soy sauce, containers of fryer oil, and case of vinegar on kitchen floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bilk containers of sugar not labeled.
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.