MAINLAND CHINA BISTRO
2445 North University Drive
Coral Springs, Florida, 33065
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin by back exit door soiled with mold like substance Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for rice soup in prep area rice containers. Operator removed bowls Corrected On-Site
- 12B-12-5:Basic - 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. Open employee beverage on flip top cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in two door cooler next to soup base. Operator discarded employee food Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on small kitchen flip top cooler. Operator removed phone Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food equipment in standing water 79F. Operator washed rinsed and sanitized and stored dry. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice containers not labeled in prep area. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used personal cellphone and then handheld soup ladle without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over soft uncooked noodles in center flip top two door.. operator properly inverted Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - 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. Non commercially packed Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in freezer. Operator properly separated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink by chest freezer Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at prep area employee hand sink. Operator provided soap Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at prep area employee hand sink. Operator provided soap Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Observed at callback- same **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12A-14-4:High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook coughed into hand and began working with clean food utensils without washing hands. Operator instructed cook to wash hands. Cook washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - 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. Raw unpackaged chicken over non commercial packed raw beef. Operator properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Front kitchen two door cooler; cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); dumplings (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed cooler door not latched. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to properly cold hold. Food was not prepped or portioned today ** Corrective Action Taken** 2. Center right flip top cooler; pork (47F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed food being held under high cold holding conditions. Operator moved items to walk in cooler to properly cool. Items not prepared or portioned today 3. Left flip top cooler; cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); sprouts (57F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (57F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were placed in unit from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Observed food being held under high cold holding conditions. Operator placed ice bags on top of food to properly keep cold. Foods not prepped or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed, provided and reviewed hand out with operator Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 and provided hand out to operator. Operator posted Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at prep area employee hand sink. Operator provided soap Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/30/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach Ney to back door in kitchen area. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 dead roach at not in use front line corner. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed at ice machine. Operator removed, discarded ice Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above ready to eat cauliflower, raw shrimp stored above tofu in left side 2 door flip top on cook line. Operator reorganized. Raw beef stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided for triple sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/30/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup up on walk-in freezer condenser and shelving. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed on side of fryer on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
4
Basic
9
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls inside food storage containers for rice and cornstarch. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup up on walk-in freezer condenser and shelving. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for scooping rice left in 76F standing water. Operator discarded water cleaned and sanitized utensils Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior in expo line, soiled Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in kitchen area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed on side of fryer on cook line. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked duck stored in walk in cooler, uncovered and unprotected. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet wiping cloth left out on counter in prep area. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in a to go bag, kept in glass front cooler in kitchen area. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken being stored in direct contact with cardboard box inside the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top shelf over ready to eat sauces and vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Middle Flip Top; Raw beef (56F); raw pork (54F); cooked shrimp (62F); cooked shrimp (55F); cooked pork (58F); cooked chicken (56F); ham (58F); raw shrimp (57F); raw chicken (56F); Underneath Flip top ; Tofu (55F). Per operator items have been in unit for approximately 4 hours. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle Flip Top; Raw beef (56F); raw pork (54F); cooked shrimp (62F); cooked shrimp (55F); cooked pork (58F); cooked chicken (56F); ham (58F); raw shrimp (57F); raw chicken (56F); Underneath Flip top ; Tofu (55F). Per operator items have been in unit for approximately 4 hours. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown rice (128F-130F - Hot Holding) being held at front line for approximately 2.5 hours. Employee reheated to 165F+ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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 more than 4 employees working with no certified food manager present. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no available paper towels in handwashing sink area in kitchen prep area. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no available soap in handwashing sink area in kitchen prep area. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue substance at server station unlabeled. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 19 total violations (6 high priority, 4 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining shelves in back storage area behind kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
- 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing/damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand sink beside office stripped and not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Sanitizer pump repaired, no sanitizer chemicals available. Machine at 0 ppm chlorine. Admin Complaint
- 14-15-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 1) At soup station cooked wonton strips in box originally from raw chicken storage. 2) In walk in cooler cooked tempura chicken in boxes originally from raw chicken storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same 1) wontons properly stored at soup station 2) tempura chicken in walk-in cooler in boxes originally from raw chicken Admin Complaint
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Trays of raw wrapped chicken above cases of shrimp. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Wrapped trays of raw beef and chicken above cases of shrimp. Employee rearranged for proper separation. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in two bottles at end of counter in dining room closest to restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection same. Unknown substance in bottle on counter in dining room. Employee labeled bottle. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink beside office due to damaged faucet handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed at callback inspection toon same. Damaged faucet handle not repaired, no hot water. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2023 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/27/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining shelves in back storage area behind kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer pump on dish machine not working during cycle or when attempting to prime. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee covered coffee cup on mini fliptop cutting board at cook line. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf above cutting board at dessert station fliptop. Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher has triple sink set up with wash sink next to sanitizer sink. Employee began to drain to set up in correct order. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing/damaged at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle at hand sink beside office stripped and not working. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of scoop in contact with ice inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front of kitchen by rice cookers, utensils in container of standing water. Manager discarded water and sent utensils to be washed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth at end of cook line closest to office. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of tempura chicken in walk in cooler at proper temperatures not covered. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Three containers clean spoons opposite rice cookers with handles down in containers. Manager began to invert spoons. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above prep tables in side prep area by walk in soiled with mold like buildup. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink reading 0ppm chlorine. Employee began to drain to remake. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher placing clean dishes on shelf immediately after washing dirty dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. 1) At soup station cooked wonton strips in box originally from raw chicken storage. 2) In walk in cooler cooked tempura chicken in boxes originally from raw chicken storage. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Trays of raw wrapped chicken above cases of shrimp. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In walk in cooler, cases of raw shell eggs and raw chicken on upper shelves above multiple cooked foods and buckets of sauces. Employee began to rearrange cooler. 2) In Atosa reach in cooler by cook line, container raw shaved pork above container of rice noodles. Employee inverted for correct storage. 3) In middle fliptop upper cooler, containers of raw chicken and steak above containers of soaking rice noodles and cut cauliflower. Employee inverted for proper separation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line prep cart, container pooled raw eggs (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee prepared 30 minutes. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control. Manager added time mark to 6:30pm. Form provided to be completed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At end of cookline nearest walk in cooler, tempura chicken (75-77F - Hot Holding). Per employee prepared at 12:00pm. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control. Manager added time mark to 4:00pm. Form provided to be completed. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In left flip top upper cooler, bean sprouts 60F @ 3:05pm (ambient cooling 30 minutes) to 58F @ 3:45pm. Based on temperatures and time sprout will not reach 41F in 4 hrs. Manager moved sprouts to adjacent cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left rice cooked just inside kitchen has mold like buildup around interior rim of vessel along seal with top. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of portioned sauce in dim sum station not labeled with original date produced. Per manager sauces made, portioned, and frozen until needed. Containers in unit 2 days from freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substances in two bottles at end of counter in dining room closest to restroom. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink beside office due to damaged faucet handle. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 25 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).