DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHINA CITY

1669 North Hiatus Road
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33026
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/14/2024

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed bags with produces stored on walk in cooler floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed clean knife stored between cooler and prep table. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on flour, cornstarch and salt containers.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken and shell eggs stored over containers with sauces in walk in cooler.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. Observed at 12:55 p.m.,no time mark marked on cooked chicken at cookline held using time as a public health control. Per operator, chicken cooked and transfer to cookline at 11:30a.m. Operator correctly place time mark on chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash her hands in 3 compartment sink and then continue to engaged in food preparation. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink in kitchen block with various food containers. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 no date marked on cooked egg rolls stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 11/11/2024. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/8/2024

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense cooked rice. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 25-25-4:Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation old food residue in box containing plastic wrap
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between flip top cooler and food preparation table at cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed seasoning removed from the original container not labeled.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in freezer.
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. -Observed at 11:02 a.m. no time mark on cooked rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, cooked rice transfer from walk in cooler to cookline 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked rice. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink after which, he then proceeded to engage in food preparation.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with various food containers in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
  • 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 at 11:08 a.m., no date marked on cooked rice stored in walk in cooler . Per operator, rice cooked 10:30 a.m. yesterday.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 06/29/2024.

Inspection Date: 11/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8508217

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-06-4:Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. -Observed pack with cigarette and lighter stored on food preparation table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Observed in-use knives stored in crack between flip top cooler and prep table.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed open containers with corn starch and flour in dry storage area. Operator covered containers Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed container with cooked egg rolls thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with food containers and food prep table.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in handwash sink. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at dishwashing area.

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8507936

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Can opener blade rusted. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored in restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 03/04/2022 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349927

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed scoops with handles stored in rice containers. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing over walk in cooler. 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. -Observed employees cell phones and cigarettes stored on food preparation tables. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Can opener blade rusted.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior back door Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on rice containers. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored in restroom. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed several in-use wet wiping cloths throughout kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Observed employee medication stored on shelf above food preparation table. Operator relocate medication. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 5 badly dented cans with hoisin sauce at dry storage area. Operator informed and stop sale issued. Warning
  • 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. -Observed male employee come from outside then handled food without washing hands first. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over noodles in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 droppings found on hot water tank, approximately 20 found next to mop sink, 7 droppings found underneath three compartment sink in dishwashing area. Dishwashing area adjacent to mop sink. Approximately 15 droppings found in kitchen underneath cooking equipment, approximately 10 found in dry storage areas. No door or barriers between cookline and dry storage areas. 6 droppings found in restroom. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed noodles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); dumplings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from yesterday, didn't removed from unit today. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); dumplings (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all items placed in walk in cooler from yesterday, didn't removed from unit today. See stop sale. Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink then handle TCS foods. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in restroom block with takeout containers. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed utensils stored in handwash sink at dishwashing area. 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. -Observed no date marked on cooked dumplings, cooked shrimp, cooked pork and cooked noodles stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, all items placed in unit more than 29 hours ago. Warning
  • 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. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 03/04/2022 Warning