P F CHANGS CHINA BISTRO
1740 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR, Sunrise FL 33323 · 954.845.1113
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 4 flying insects flying around dry storage area 2 flying insect flying around dish washing area 5 flying insect landing on wall next to hand wash sink in bar area. 1 flying insect flying around straws in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026013272 | Dec 22, 2025 | Mar 23, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025063844 | Aug 1, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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.
Dec 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat lomein noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line sliced teardrop tomatoes (45-50F - Cold Holding); fried tofu (47-50F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit not portion or prepared today. Held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded.
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. Observed interior right side
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense black pepper. Operator discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses stored on shelf with honey, hot sauce, and clean utensils. Employee removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy with sauces
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server station reach in cooler- Creamer 54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator discarded.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler- at cookline- operator removed water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler by cookline- in use avocados with sticker still attached- educated operator- employee removed and washed produce properly.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak stored next to raw chicken in low boy cooler across from reach in cooler at cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from cook line, cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor in dry storage area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at bar, sanitizer bucket 0ppm. Corrected to 200ppm.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container holding raw eggs stored touching container holding cook chicken at low boy meat drahma station.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed at meat meat drahma area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours prior to inspection, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Chef voluntarily discarded noodle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwash sink in dish washing area. PIC placed hand wash sign at sink.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - Behind sandwich station Observed no hot water at hand wash sink behind salad station. Temperature was at 79F. Manager reset water heater. Second check 116F.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - Dry storage area. Observed standing water on floor in dry storage area.
Dec 12, 2023□ 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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Accumulation of debris along interior edge of the ice machine/bin.
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 4 flying insects flying around dry storage area 2 flying insect flying around dish washing area 5 flying insect landing on wall next to hand wash sink in bar area. 1 flying insect flying around straws in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (42-46F - Cold Holding, second temperature 40F). Items were placed in low boy from walk-in cooler approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Items were packed above fill line. Employees placed noodles in reach in freezer to facilitate rapid cooling.
Accumulation of debris along interior edge of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - Dry storage area Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris on vent. Employee cleaned.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - Dry storage Observed standing water on floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Back of house: dry ingredients storage bins. Observed dispensing utensil handle not stored above hot mustard. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Reach in freezer Observed freezer gasket with an accumulation of black mold like build up.
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