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CHINA CHEF

1323 S STATE RD 7 · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3450236
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8739263
DBPR license1622625

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 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 3

#9High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling cell phone and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Explained to employee proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority08A-24-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed sheet pan of raw chicken over box of pork chops in m3 reach in freezer

#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer 200+ppm employee diluted rechecked 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink.

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed container and lids containing flour, corn starch surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

Basic 8

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed m3 reach in freezer buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on shelf with to go items. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on make table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of soy sauce on walk in cooler floor. Boxes of chicken stored on walk-in cooler floor.

#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In rear of kitchen.

#8Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under three compartment sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.