CHINA BELL RESTAURANT
11778 SE FEDERAL HWY · HOBE SOUND · Martin County · FL 33455
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Trash cans being used for bulk storage. **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch and water at 84°F and cooked rice 51°F both at cookline. Operator moved items to cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Dry droppings found 4 by front counter, 4 by reach in beverage cooler in dining room, 11 under and by fryers, approximately 20 under steam table, 7 on shelves located by mop sink, 5 on shelves in dry storage. Wet droppings approximately 25 under three compartment sink, 5 by reach in cooler at cookline, 2 on shelf of prep table, 4 in front of prep table. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Exposed to vermin. Bag of flour gnawed open. Vermin droppings by bag. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Boxes stored in front of handwash sink. Operator moved boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
14-01-4Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice. **Warning**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Crab ragoons in reach in freezer. **Warning**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back and front doors open. **Warning**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of bulk dry storage containers. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar stored in soy sauce bucket not labeled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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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.