CHINA LANE
4508 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, Hollywood FL 33021 · 9542425683
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
DEC 23
DEC 24
APR 25
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MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
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. License expired 12-1-24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026030244 | Mar 2, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee loading dirty dishes into dish aching and immediately unloading clean dishes without washing hands first. Reviewed procedures with manager and employee. Employee began washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, containers of raw shrimp and raw fish above buckets of peeled onions and sauces. Manager rearranged to properly separate. Refrigerated separation bulletin provided to manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded faucets at exterior mop sink missing vacuum breakers.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Standard paint brush in sauce container t nd of cook line.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal can in bulk rice and plastic cup in bulk salt. Manager removed both.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle on shelf above steam well and next to spice containers. Employee removed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee open water bottle on shelf above steam well and next to spice containers. Employee removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt on shelf by bbq oven not labeled. Manager labeled.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken skewers stored above cooked egg rolls in 2 door stainless reach in freezer. Items not in original packaging. Operator reorganized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above ready to eat sauces in 2 door stainless reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No chlorine concentration chart for chlorine test kit
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water of 86F at rice cookers. Operator discarded water, moved utensils to ware washing area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Open bag of flour stored under soap dispenser at front hand wash sink. Operator closed bag and relocated
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
Jun 4, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on shelf above steam table on cook line. Operator removed
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands at 2 compartment sink with no soap. Discussed with employee. Employee rewashed hands at hand wash sink with soap
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at 2 compartment sink. Discussed with employee. Employee rehashed hands at hand wash sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/CFM arrived at time of inspection
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds multiple items on TPHC on cook line. Operator unable to provide written plan. Items time marked within 4 hours. Provided written plan to operator
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at right side office area chest freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops stored in standing water of 90F. Operator discarded water, cleaned and sanitized scoops
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters heavily soiled
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wait station sanitizer bucket tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator added chlorine, retested at 100ppm chlorine
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-24
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding) being held on cook line for approximately 1 hour at room temperature. Operator moved to reach in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine, operator remade and retested at 50ppm
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Operator moved employee to kitchen area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in storage room.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top lower reach in in cook line gasket torn and disrepair.
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.