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MAINLAND CHINA BISTRO

2445 N UNIVERSITY DRIVE · CORAL SPRINGS · Broward County · FL 33065

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 26, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3394514
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8510984
DBPR license1624194

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in a to go bag, kept in glass front cooler in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken being stored in direct contact with cardboard box inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs on top shelf over ready to eat sauces and vegetables in walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Middle Flip Top; Raw beef (56F); raw pork (54F); cooked shrimp (62F); cooked shrimp (55F); cooked pork (58F); cooked chicken (56F); ham (58F); raw shrimp (57F); raw chicken (56F); Underneath Flip top ; Tofu (55F). Per operator items have been in unit for approximately 4 hours. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Middle Flip Top; Raw beef (56F); raw pork (54F); cooked shrimp (62F); cooked shrimp (55F); cooked pork (58F); cooked chicken (56F); ham (58F); raw shrimp (57F); raw chicken (56F); Underneath Flip top ; Tofu (55F). Per operator items have been in unit for approximately 4 hours. Monitored unit for approximately 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown rice (128F-130F – Hot Holding) being held at front line for approximately 2.5 hours. Employee reheated to 165F+ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed more than 4 employees working with no certified food manager present. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no available paper towels in handwashing sink area in kitchen prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no available soap in handwashing sink area in kitchen prep area. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing blue substance at server station unlabeled. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls inside food storage containers for rice and cornstarch. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup up on walk-in freezer condenser and shelving. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils for scooping rice left in 76F standing water. Operator discarded water cleaned and sanitized utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior in expo line, soiled **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed on side of fryer on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked duck stored in walk in cooler, uncovered and unprotected. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wet wiping cloth left out on counter in prep area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.