Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT

5550 FLAMINGO RD · COOPER CITY · Broward County · FL 33330-2700

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 7, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3192044
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7959231
DBPR license1612266

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 7, 2022 4:12 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 8, 2022 10:24 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on make table shelves on cookline. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on floor under wok station on cookline.

#3High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less on top of flip top cooler at cookline.

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork at 65°F cold holding in flip top cooler.

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scour pad and 3CS drain stoppers in hws at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of vegetable oil under wok station. Observed bags of onions stored on floor near dishwasher.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.