TOP CHINA RESTAURANT
6931 TAFT ST, Hollywood FL 33024 · 954.966.8388
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025025976 | Feb 6, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiples holes in ceiling in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at left flip top,cooler contain cut marks
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Rice on floor in dry storage area
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Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored on floor. Operator elevated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on right side of walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of flip top cooler soiled with food debris
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On cook cart at cookline, container of raw shell eggs - (Ambient 87F - Cold Holding). Per manager out of cooler since 11:00am. Manager returned container to fliptop cooler to rechill.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 195F in boiling water. Calibrated to 212F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle under triple sink. Manager labeled as cleaner.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil container on floor at cookline line.
Stored food not covered. 1) Bulk container of rice by walk in not covered. 2) Multiple containers of prepped foods in walk-in cooler and freezer not covered. Employee began wrapping with plastic.
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-24
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, buspan of raw steak skewers on shelf above bags of french fries. Manager moved fries to separate shelf to properly separate.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw chicken on shelf above containers of cooked pork. Employee moved pork to opposite shelves to properly separate.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, container of raw chicken on shelf above containers of raw shrimp. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
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. In walk in freezer, tray of raw portioned steak on shelf above boxes of raw shrimp removed from original case. Managed moved shrimp to separate shelf with other raw fish.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded hose bibb at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle on floor under triple sink. Manager labeled as soap water.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of coffee on top of left fliptop unit at cookline. Employee removed cup away from cook line area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from open container evidenced by cup of coffee on to of left fliptop unit at cookline. Employee removed cup away from cook line area.
Food stored on floor. Container of fry oil and bucket of sauce on floor in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, multiple bus pans and trays of raw and prepared foods not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of cornstarch in back kitchen - Labeled no longer legible. Employee remarked container.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, 1) trays of unwrapped raw chicken on top of open cases of bagged peas and noodles. 2) unwrapped bus pan of raw beef on shelf above bags of french fries. Employees began rearranging all freezer to properly separate items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, containers of raw shrimp on top of bucket of sauce. Employee moved shrimp to separate shelf to properly separate.
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 chicken wings missing time mark. Per employee prepared at 2:00pm. Time mark added to 6:00pm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded faucets at mop sink missing vacuum breakers.
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/ CFM - Yu Qiu Chen Person in Charge - Hui Li
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on floor in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Labels missing from multiple bulk dry goods in rear prep area.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified.
1.Some Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen. 2. Some ceiling tiles and light shields soiled in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris inside walk in freezer.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Buckets with sauces on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator elevated
Shelf under prep table with rust that pitted the surface in prep station.
Some Ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw chicken stored over cooking wine inside walk-in cooler. Operator moved wine to higher shelf and raw chicken to lower shelf and stored correctly.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Under prep table in cook line;raw shell eggs (76°F) held under 4 hours ago under no temperature control for food safety. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Suggest using TPHC.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork wonton (46°F - Cold Holding) held inside in flip top cooler for less than 4 hours. Observed container with cooked pork wontons on top another container. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet to mop sink faucet.
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. Printed procedures to manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked bbq pork made 2days ago per operator, held in glass door cooler at front counter. Operator date marked
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
1. Raw chicken in the walk-in freezer not covered. Operator covered foods with plastic wrap. 2. Cut vegetables not covered inside walk. In cooler. Operator covered.
Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sandals stored on shelf with packets of chicken seasoning. Operator moved sandals
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Container with cooking oil on floor in kitchen. 2. Buckets of soy sauce on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated
Some ceiling tiles missing in kitchen above walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food(sugar) removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled container with sugar.
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.