CHINA ISLAND CHINESE REST
13618 SR 84 · DAVIE · Broward County · FL 33325
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee manipulating raw chicken then proceeded to cook. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed at White chest freezer – raw beef stored in super market style bags.
07-06-5High Priority – Open food re-served to customers. Observed container of De sou shi sauce.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed at white chest freezer – Raw beef( not commercially packaged) stored over box of shrimp. Operator stored correctly.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler – raw shrimp stored directly over washed broccoli. Observed at flip top cooler – raw beef stored behind cooked chicken.
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 flip top cooler – cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); sliced pork (57F – Cold Holding); diced pork (54F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); beef (49F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, operator unable to determine time item was held out of temperature. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen-chicken nugget (56F – Cold Holding); egg roll (55F – Cold Holding); pork ribs (57F – Cold Holding) as per operator unable to determine the time item held out of temperature, item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on triple sink – raw chicken thawing at room temperature (56F – Cold Holding) employee placed item in walk in cooler. Observed on prepping table – employee left chicken on prepping counter – raw chicken (65F – Cold Holding) Observed at flip top cooler – cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); sliced pork (57F – Cold Holding); diced pork (54F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F – Cold Holding); beef (49F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, operator unable to determine time item was held out of temperature. See stop sale. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen-chicken nugget (56F – Cold Holding); egg roll (55F – Cold Holding); pork ribs (57F – Cold Holding) as per operator unable to determine the time item held out of temperature, item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in gray plastic container in front of wok – white rice (112F – Hot Holding) unknown time item held out of temperature due to language barrier.
Intermediate 3
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at triple sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee engaged in food preparation without proof of training.
Basic 17
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on shelf above prepping table, item stored next to rice box. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles missing under triple sink.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at walk in cooler – floor rusted
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen – box of oil stored directly on the floor. Observed box of raw chicken thawing directly on the floor under triple sink. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ventilation system soiled with grease.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on oven handle. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to rice maker – Utensils in water 87F
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed above prepping table in kitchen.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed GE microwave soiled inside with food debris **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler – container of washed broccoli not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on triple sink – raw chicken thawing at room temperature (56F – Cold Holding) employee placed item in walk in cooler. Observed under triple sink – box of raw chicken thawing at room temperature. employee placed item in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen – walls soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed carpet in front of restrooms.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:08 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.