SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT
5550 FLAMINGO RD · COOPER CITY · Broward County · FL 33330-2700
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-41-4High 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink (100ppm) **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at flip top cooler – raw pork stored behind ready to shrimp. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored in same container. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Obsessed served dropped off soiled plates then proceeded to make tea. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler – honey chicken (48F – Cold Holding); diced ham (47F – Cold Holding); chopped pork (48F – Cold Holding); rice (49F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 20 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler – honey chicken (48F – Cold Holding); diced ham (47F – Cold Holding); chopped pork (48F – Cold Holding); rice (49F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 20 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bib outside. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands at triple sink. Employee washed hands at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at ice machine in beverage room. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at walk in cooler – honey chicken prepared 48 hours prior to inspection without time mark. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy stored directly on the floor throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in kitchen. **Warning**
10-03-4Basic – In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at beverage room – dipper well dripping. Operator opened water flow. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed acculturation of grease and food debris under grill. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.