CHINA MOON
1311 S MILITARY TRL, Deerfield Beach FL 33442 · 954.428.5444
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days Confirmation number 246043503
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink at cook line
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on walk in cooler floor
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation not wearing hair restraints. Employees put on hair restraints
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler on cook line. Chef removed
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by preparing area blocked by seats. Employee removed seats
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at cook line. Chef replaced paper towels
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. Forms left blank
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink at cook line. Chef replaced soap
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at hand wash sink at cook line.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Food in reach in freezer in thank you bags.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by prep table with food being prepared sitting in front of handwashing sink. Manager moved food.
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. Forms not filled out.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink by cook line next. Manager filled soap
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired less than sixty days Confirmation number 246043503
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pots and pans on handwashing sink in kitchen. Employee removes pots and pans.
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 personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed phone and sanitized area
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags with ink printed on them used to hold leafy greens. Manager removed leafy greens and discarded bags
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 was emailed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handles being used to scoop rice. Manager removed bowls and replaced with scoops.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between table and the wall. Manager removed knives washed and sanitized knives.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over vegetables. Chef moved items
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. Emailed form
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Buildup of food debris on bathroom handle
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork, chef moved items
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by oil containers, chef moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the cook line has no paper towels. Chef refilled paper towels dispenser
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between coolers. Chef removed knives to sink
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked pork in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 hand wash sink on cook line blocked by items. Operator made accessible
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler door
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
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.