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CHINA BOWL

CHINA BOWL located in FORT LAUDERDALE has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2863 West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510828

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2021 license displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bags of flour, salt, etc. operator rolled closed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: Not complied. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898735

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing above prep area. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2021 license displayed. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 1. Open can of Red Bull in walk in cooler above chicken. 2. Open drink on shelf above prep table. Operator removed both. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bags of flour, salt, etc. operator rolled closed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing beef and chicken at room temperature. Warning
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed over prep table. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook no hair restraint.
  • 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. Observed chlorine at 200 ppm in 3 compartment sink. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of raw chicken stored directly on walk in cooler floor.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf holding cutting boards and clean sheet pans
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, multiple batches of cooked chicken wings have reached full cooling at 40F and left uncovered. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop on ground. Operator stored to dry properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 9/3/2024

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelf above prep table. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fully chilled fried chicken wings with no cover. Repeat Violation
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed over cook line and prep area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed in walk in cooler, fried chicken wings, and white rice, per operator 48 hrs+, no date marks.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548559

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2021 license still only one posted. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in cooler door.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed: 1. in walk-in freezer, frozen ribs and chicken uncovered. 2. Bags of Rice, Flour, Sugar, Corn starch, MSG, all uncovered. Operator rolled up the top of each bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 3 cases of chicken in prep area waiting to be seasoned.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed chicken wings in cooler with no date mark. Operator states made 24 hours ago.

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8379287

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on flip top cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap that opens to the outside.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door preventing it from closing properly. Repeat Violation