SUN RICE CHINESE RESTAURANT
6300 NW 9 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954.771.7887
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025065874 | Aug 11, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2022044670 | Jul 22, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then proceed to handle utensils and continue cooking. Instructed employee to wash hands, move utensils to ware washing area and replace
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer on cook line
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in prep area
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 10Ppm operator added more chlorine rechecked 50 Ppm
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish stored in contact with smiley faces t shirt to go bag. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in flip top cooler raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); cook shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); peas and carrots (51F - Cold Holding); dice pork (51F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding); bean spouts (51F - Cold Holding); krab (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) per operator items removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit at 10,:00am mot portion or prepared today
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); cook shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); peas and carrots (51F - Cold Holding); dice pork (51F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding); bean spouts (51F - Cold Holding); krab (51F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding) per operator items removed from walk-in cooler and placed in unit at 10,:00am mot portion or prepared today see stop sale
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 egg rolls not date marked when removed from freezer on 11/30. Operator date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in freezers
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Back kitchen floor
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce stored on the floor in kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Chinese cleaver stored between flip top cooler. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lid covers on rice msg flour, corn starch soiled with food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall throughout kitchen soiled with old food residue.
Aug 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler (47-49F - Cold Holding); sliced pork (52-55F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top unit less than three hours not portion or prepared today. Operator placed in walk-in cooler for quick chill
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fry station spring roll (90F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (90F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Operator placed in fryer to reheat to 165F
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Cooked chicken 105F@ 1:50 cooling since 12:30 sitting out on speed rack being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Would not cool to 70F.Operator placed in walk-in freezer to quickly chill rechecked 65F at 2:20
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom stall. Operator replaced
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 diced ham per operator removed from freezer more than 24 hours. Operator date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry mustard container. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In front of three compartment sink.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed back kitchen floor soiled with accumulated food residue.
Food stored on floor. Case of wonton wraps on walk-in cooler floor. Operator elevated.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In corn starch container. Oper removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker station utensil stored in standing water temperature 91F. Operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food containers with buildup of food debris. Gasket on sir Lawrence reach in freezer soiled with mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve soup cups at steam table not not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of raw beef not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out kitchen
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator elevated
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt and sugar Operator labeled
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled egg (44F - Cold Holding) not portion or prepared today per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter steam table fried dumplings (110-115F - Hot Holding); spring rolls (90-95F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator reheated in fryer rechecked dumplings (201F-210F - Hot Holding); spring rolls (200F-205F - Hot Holding) suggested to operator place on TPHC
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and tempura chicken per operator prepared 08/09 not dated. Operator dated
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. True freezer
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cleaning snow peas with no hair restraint employee placed hat on
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor in preparation area. Operator elevated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rice and flour bins surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. True freezer interior
Stored food not covered. Observed trays of tempura chicken not covered. Operator covered
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen prep area
Dec 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs over baked potatoes lower part of make table. Operator inverted items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wonton (110F - Hot Holding) per operator he'd out of temperature less than two hours. Operator reheated rechecked 169F Observed plantain (107-130F - Hot Holding) on front line in double pan per operator less than 2 hours. Operator reheated rechecked 168F
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of frozen meat on floor in walk in. Operator elevated Plastic container of sauces on kitchen floor
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food residue on flour,rice cornstarch,msg containers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Through out kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Msg, flour operator labeled
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed egg rolls (45-51F - Cooling); compacted on sheet pans covered in plastic wrap. Per operator held in walk-in cooler over night. Observed cooked lomien noodles (55F - Cooling) on sheet pan covered with plastic wrap per operator held in walk-in cooler overnight. See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs over cut tomatoes in walk-in cooler operator removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg rolls (45-51F - Cooling); compacted on sheet pans covered in plastic wrap. Per operator held in walk-in cooler over night. Observed cooked lomien noodles (55F - Cooling) on sheet pan covered with plastic wrap per operator held in walk-in cooler overnight.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. egg rolls (45-51F - Cooling); compacted on sheet pans covered in plastic wrap. Per operator held in walk-in cooler over night. Observed cooked lomien noodles (55F - Cooling) on sheet pan covered with plastic wrap per operator held in walk-in cooler overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed containers of rice corn starch flour surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in and walk-in
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In front of three compartment sink
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on flip top torn.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed kitchen floor soiled with accumulated food residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By hand washing sink and freezer chest.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 10 Ppm. Operator added more chlorine rechecked 100
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator elevated.
Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed eggplant stored in no food-grade bag. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at prep area in kitchen area. Operator turned containers over.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork egg rolls at 40F not covered. Operator covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of sugar not in original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled with common name.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched neck with gloves.Employee washed hands with soap and warm water then changed gloves.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.Employee handled Bleach then went back to work with food
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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