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CHINA SUN

7039 W BROWARD BLVD STE A, Plantation FL 33317 · 9543309239

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1621049
Grade history
OCT 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects near the back entrance landing on clean dishes and directly on cooked noodles that are cooling 2 trays on a speed rack. See stop sale.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026009182Dec 10, 2025Mar 11, 2026$480

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with a plastic container with water stored in it. Operator removed container from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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/. Observed 4 employees present preparing food and no CFM is on Staff.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used to dispense chicken in the front cooler. Operator removed metal bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between large pieces of equipment in the kitchen. Operator removed knives.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Administrative 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
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects near the back entrance landing on clean dishes and directly on cooked noodles that are cooling 2 trays on a speed rack. See stop sale.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
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. Observed raw chicken not in its commercial packaging stored over raw beef in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects near the back entrance landing on clean dishes and 2 trays of cooked noodles that are cooling on a speed rack. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris in the kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding by the back entrance near the screen door.
Basic/36-03-4
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Basic/33-14-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen. Operator removed tin foil.
Basic/14-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen door in the back of the restaurant that is severely torn. Small flying insects present during inspection.
Basic/35B-09-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of burn cream stored over ready to eat sauces and egg rolls in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator stored properly.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Degreaser stored over prep area in the rear of restaurant. Operator stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw beef stored over ready to eat carrots and sweet tea in walk in cooler. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat French fries in a reach in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Additionally raw steak stored with ready to eat dumplings in the same container in a reach in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed beans sprouts and cut cabbage. Operator stated on time not temp control and properly time marked times.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at exterior mop sink. Operator added vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Can opener soiled with food debris. Operator washed rinsed and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed food that came out of the freezer with today's date that was prepared before today and frozen on that day.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Approximately 1 dead roaches in back storage area. Operator removed roach and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl with no handle used to dispense soy sauce and bbq sauce. Operator removed bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food storage container with onions on cook line cracked. Operator discarded broken container.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. Operator removed utensil.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Screen in door torn and a dead roach is present.
Basic/35B-09-4
Dec 11, 2024Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk In Cooler. Used to dispense flour
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Built up of food on flour container
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 4 badly dented cans with apple sauces in dry storage after. Operator informed and stop sale issued.
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef in walk in freezer. Operator relocate cooked meat.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink at front line used as dump sink. Evidence by large wast food particles found inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on floor and drain underneath 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil and soy sauces stored on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on food containers to include; sugar, flour, rice and salt.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of glass door true refrigerator soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
Basic/22-16-4
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut onions stored in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth found at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer bucket
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting cooked pork with bare hands.
High priority/09-01-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers with raw chicken stored over soy sauce in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 4:10 p.m. cooked rice hot held at 85F at cookline. Per operator, rice cooked at 11:00 a.m. and placed at cookline. Cooked rice has not held using time as a public health control.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 4:10 p.m. cooked rice hot held at 85F at cookline. Per operator, rice cooked at 11:00 a.m. and placed at cookline. Cooked rice has not held using time as a public health control. See stop sale.
High priority/03B-01-6
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Intermediate/11-03-5
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. A copy emailed to the operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed food manager certification expired on 02/6/2024 for Chi Tang.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handwash sink at prep station. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A form has been given to the operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense flour at dry storage. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored between cooler and prep table at cookline.
Basic/10-17-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on flour container.
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single use jug cut and used to dispense cooked rice.
Basic/25-32-4
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers with cooked shrimp and chicken stored in walk in cooler. Items are not cooling. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of prepared food moved from freezer to walk-in cooler more than 24 hours prior with no date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5

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.