CHINA HOUSE
6516 W ATLANTIC BLVD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33063
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Inside white reach in freezer observed raw fish not in original packaging stored directly on time of spring rolls. Operator removed fish and placed under spring rolls. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook like flip top observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat sauces. Operator removed eggs and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
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. On cook line observed garlic in oil (91F – Cold Holding) with no temperature or time control. Per operator item was left on cookline with no temperature control over night.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line observed garlic in oil (91F – Cold Holding) with no temperature or time control. Per operator item was left on cookline with no temperature control over night. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed drain cleaner stored on cook line near dry spices. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two cutting boards heavily soiled with mold-like substance and cut marks
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink with cords inside. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside cook line flip top per operator item precooked and frozen. Item thawed over 24 hours ago, Operator added date. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Inside walk in cooler observed raw shell eggs and raw squid stored on floor. Operator removed items off floor and stored on shelf inside walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink in kitchen. Provided sign to operator, operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4Basic – On cook line cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelving under steam table
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen door at back door has multiple holes/tears
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. Walls inside kitchen near three compartment sink and near walk in cooler.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 2:34 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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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.