Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA BISTRO AND SUSHI

5650 STIRLING RD STE 8 – 9 · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33021

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3402176
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8538084
DBPR license1624635

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 rusted cans of beans and tomatoes sauce in storage area.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed beef and chicken cold held in flip top cooler at 44°F. Both items over stocked in their respective containers. Operator removed over potion at placed in walk-in freezer for quick chill. Per operator, both items placed in unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate05-06-4

Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe temperature in disrepairs.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowls use to dispense flour.

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. -Observed ceiling in disrepairs in kitchen areas.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation on black mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen.

#4Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employees clothes stored on shelves in storage areas next to food items. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed floor in storage area covered with standing water.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

#9Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -Observed hammers and screwdrivers stored on shelves above food preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed to a safe location **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original containers not identified by common names.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:31 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.