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P F CHANGS CHINA BISTRO

1740 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3338332
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8357591
DBPR license1621695

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: 4 flying insects flying around dry storage area 2 flying insect flying around dish washing area 5 flying insect landing on wall next to hand wash sink in bar area. 1 flying insect flying around straws in bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles (42-46F – Cold Holding, second temperature 40F). Items were placed in low boy from walk-in cooler approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Items were packed above fill line. Employees placed noodles in reach in freezer to facilitate rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of debris along interior edge of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. – Dry storage area Observed an accumulation of black mold like debris on vent. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. – Dry storage Observed standing water on floor. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Back of house: dry ingredients storage bins. Observed dispensing utensil handle not stored above hot mustard. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – Reach in freezer Observed freezer gasket with an accumulation of black mold like build up. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:14 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.