CHINA HOUSE
5984 CORAL RIDGE DR, Coral Springs FL 33076 · 954-618-3799
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 16 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2024 Expired
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025090937 | Oct 24, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $360 |
Inspection history
16 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2481 SW 56 TERR, West Park — this licence has since moved.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine at ware washing sink at 200 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2481 SW 56 TERR, West Park — this licence has since moved.
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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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2481 SW 56 TERR, West Park — this licence has since moved.
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Buckets of meat stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of liquid cough medicine stored above containers of stored food in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw non pasteurized pooled eggs stored above cooked ready to rice in walk in cooler. Raw ground pork stored on top of bucket of hydrated ready to eat rice noodles. Raw pork stored above buckets of ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
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. Non commercially packaged raw chicken stored above non commercially packaged raw scallops in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen area handwashing sink used to store cooking utensils. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen area prep table. Operator provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open top Employee beverage stored on top of flip top area food prep table.
Food stored on floor. Box of broccoli stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Multiple soiled wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses across kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler storage racks soiled with dust/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2481 SW 56 TERR, West Park — this licence has since moved.
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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.
Buckets of meats stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bin of raw chicken stored over buckets of ready to eat sauce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage (80F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature on kitchen prep table for less than two hours. Operator moved item to reach in cooler to ensure proper cold holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener stored at back prep table heavily soiled with slime/food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front counter and triple sink areas. Operator provided.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food including cooked rice and cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverage containers stored on back food preparation table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach on cook line reach in cooler in poor repair/detaching from door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of sugar, cornstarch, flour not labeled in dry storage areas.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on flip top, raw shell eggs stored behind ready to eat vegetables. Operator relocated to the front.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked ribs, noodles, cooked chicken, cooked beef. Per operator, all prepared 24-36 hours prior, no date marks.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certification incomplete.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in freezer door handle with build up of food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed seven (7) employee drinks on prep table and shelf above production area. Operator removed.
Food stored on walk in freezer floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleavers stored between coolers on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in room temperature water (91°F) on counter top
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed on floor. Operator stored properly.
Retention cables for gas appliances on wheels, not secured to the wall.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 2481 SW 56 TERR, West Park — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
Recorded at 2481 SW 56 TERR, West Park — this licence has since moved.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-01-2024 Expired
Opened employee Gatorade in triple doors reach in cooler with food to be served to customers. Manager removed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2481 SW 56 TERR, West Park — this licence has since moved.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on shelf across from reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2481 SW 56 TERR, West Park — this licence has since moved.
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Buckets of raw meat stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage left on counter at cabbage (52F - Cold Holding).cook moved to walk-in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Manager filled paper towels
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink at front counter
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on kitchen floor, Cook picked up
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed knives and placed in three compartment sink
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed items and discarded water
Stored food not covered. Fried rice in walk-in cooler not covered fried rice at 41° Cook covered rice.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels
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 scoops in standing water. Chef removed
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cookline flip top cooler, the raw shell eggs were stored behind the cut scallions. The eggs were moved to the front.
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 2481 SW 56 TERR, West Park — this licence has since moved.
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Buckets of porks and chickens stored on floor in walk in cooler.
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