CHINA BOWL
5200 NW 43 ST STE 506
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelf across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored in front counter reach-in cooler.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored at end of three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave on shelf across from cook line fryer. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of MSG and cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Manager placed items on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at end of front counter. To go containers on kitchen shelf. Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on rolling rack in front of walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken inside of walk-in cooler to finish thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Head of lettuce in walk-in cooler.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing, rinsing and stacking dishes without sanitizing. Manager had employee setup three compartment sink to rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken not in original package stored over bag of fries in walk-in freezer. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf in both instances. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation
- 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. Cooked pork stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Manager stated pork was prepared the previous morning. Repeat Violation
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two employee training certificates missing certificate number. Manager placed his certificate number on certificates. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
13
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop flour from bins on kitchen shelf next to dish area. Repeat Violation
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line shelf underneath warmers with rice on kitchen shelf. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above bins of flour in kitchen.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee hot dogs stored on walk-in cooler shelf. Repeat Violation
- 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 reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored above three compartment sink.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Inside of microwave on shelf across from fryers. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers used to store egg rolls in walk-in cooler. Container used to store chicken in reach-in cooler across from fryers.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on walk-in freezer floor. Sauces stored on walk-in cooler floor.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon stored in standing water, 98F. Manager removed spoon from water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler gasket. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour stored on shelf next to dish area.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling pans of food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee talking on phone then proceeded to handle food and clean to go boxes on cook line. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked ribs in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers. Raw chicken stored over sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf in both areas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in coolers across from cook line. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped water in front counter hand washing sink. Serving spoon stored in kitchen hand washing sink.
- 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/. Four employees working with no certified food manager present.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at kitchen hand washing sink.
- 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. Cooked chicken and egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Employee stated items were prepared on 6/30/2024. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 1/11/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sugar from container in dry storage area.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining bottom shelf of table across from walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Manager removed bottle of water from shelf. 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 on shelf in walk-in cooler.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored at the end of the three compartment sink.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line stove torn. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on kitchen floor across from walk-in cooler. Sauces stored on walk-in cooler floor. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line stove greasy. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf above kitchen reach-in coolers. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and placed prepped bags of pork in walk-in cooler. Manager had employee wash hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee placed cooked pork in bags with bare hands. Manager had employee wash hands and put on gloves to handle remaining pork. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken in walk-in freezer stored in to go bags.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over wonton wraps in walk-in freezer. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove stained. Repeat Violation
- 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. Cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager stated item prepared on 1/9. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/11/2024 revealed 15 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
14
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in back of kitchen across from walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on dish rack next to three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above containers of starch in dry storage area. Manager discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on rack next to three compartment sink.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from fryers.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor in front of hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager moved cases of cooking oil to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood filters above stove and grill. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles of hand washing sink behind front counter. Mop sink in back of kitchen. Gasket of Reach-in cooler across from stove. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler across from cook line stove.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of noodles stored in reach-in freezer across from fryers. Manager placed covers on items. Chicken and egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Manager placed covers on items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in empty mop bucket in front of mop sink. Manager hung up mop to air dry. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table across from fryers.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean pans in dish area. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash pans. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above tofu in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to shelf below tofu. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from stove stained. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink blocked by cases of cooking oil. Manager placed cooking oil on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed steel wool. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
- 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. Egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler, manager stated item was prepared on 8/4. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser stored on cook line floor.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 14 basic).