CHINA SEA
6268 W SAMPLE RD #402, Coral Springs FL 33067 · 954.346.8885
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the cook line, 3 flats of eggs were stored at room temperature. The eggs were returned to refrigeration.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026007033 | Dec 3, 2025 | Feb 9, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in freezer, raw chicken over cooked pork. The chicken was moved
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken over raw shrimp. The items were switched
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under the triple sink.
Ice buildup in stand up reach-in freezer.
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Box of cold and flu medicine stored on shelf above flip top cooler on prep line. Employee moved.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw whole shell eggs 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 beef in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 3 trays of raw whole shell eggs stored at cook line spice rack at room temperature. Per operator, it's were held out of temperature for less than 1 hour. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to 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. Fried rice held on time at cook line not time marked. Per operator, rice was held out for less than 1 hour. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (93F - Cooling for 1/2 hour at 1:25, 91F at 1:55) cooling in deeply filled covered container in walk in cooler. Operator removed covered and placed in freezer to increase cooling rate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior rim of rice cooker heavily soiled with slime/food debris build up.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior gasket of left prep line cooler heavily torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans covers soiled with dust. Handwashing sink fixture soiled with grease/slime. Cook line prep cooler gaskets soiled with slime/food debris.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw whole shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (77F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature on prep table for less than 1 hour. Operator moved item to walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of personal insect repellent and mechanical lubricant stored on shelf above flip top cooler. Operator recognized.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Non food grade paper towel used to line containers of cut vegetables in cook line flip top cooler and walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Melons and bag of raw onions stored on floor by back door. Operator reorganized.
Kitchen employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving heavily soiled with food debris.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the front line, there was an employee cell phone and car key stored on the self with to go bags and over prepped broccoli. The items were removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. The hood vent filters on the cook line.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On the cook line, 3 flats of eggs were stored at room temperature. The eggs were returned to refrigeration.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. A spray bottle containing degreaser was not labeled at the tripe sink. The operator labeled the bottle
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liners for food. Chef removed paper towels
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage left on counter during lunch, Cabbage; (63F - Cold Holding), chef put in walk-in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink. Chef filled soap
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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