CHINESE KITCHEN
4822 SW 28 TER, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954.981.9175
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelf in dry storage room which stores unused frying baskets. Storage room is a separate room away from kitchen/ cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023045302 | Aug 1, 2023 | Oct 5, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2015018671 | Apr 21, 2015 | Jun 18, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored above ready to eat sauces and peeled and washed onions in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table holding rice holders and above single service items. Instructed operator on proper dilution and retested at 100ppm chlorine. Operator properly stored
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth used to cover cooked noodles in cook line flip top. Operator removed
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer in establishment not functioning. No foods stored in unit. Operator states freezer to be removed
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in dining room area, front counter area
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 15, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of corn starch, a pint container was being stored inside and used to dispense the food. The container was removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between and behind the cook line equipment.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut broccoli in the walk in cooler. The chicken was moved.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler. The chicken was moved down.
Feb 7, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the rice cooker, a pint sized container was stored inside and being used to dispense the product. The container was removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris under cooking equipment.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under the cook line, a spray bottle of oven cleaner was not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet and phone stored over the flip top cooler. The items were removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the cook line, two knives were stored between the flip top cooler and adjacent table. The knives were removed.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over raw broccoli in the walk in cooler. The operator corrected
Raw chicken was thawing in standing water. The operator moved to the sink and placed under running water.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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#1. Nonfood-contact surface ( hood filters)soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. #2. Fan guard inside walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments in cook line.
Aug 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent droppings on floor underneath shelf in dry storage room which stores unused frying baskets. Storage room is a separate room away from kitchen/ cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
#1. Nonfood-contact surface ( hood filters)soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. #2. Fan guard inside walk in cooler soiled with dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipments in cook line.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of soy sauce on floor in storage room. Operator elevated
Stored food not covered. Cooked Wontons inside Chest freezer in dining room and cut cabbage inside walk in cooler. Operator covered
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.