Abc Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
52
Score
Abc Chinese Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Abc Chinese Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Deerfield Beach average of 83. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen Raw pork over ready to eat frozen won ton. Cook moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liner for cut food. Cook removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen missing paper towels, employee filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen lacking pressure
27-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop sitting in standing water in bowl, cook removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Duck thawing in standing water, cook removed and put in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cracked Eggs; (69F) on counter after Lunch, chef said less than one hour, returned to cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Whole shelled eggs left on counter after lunch, chef put in cooler.
03A-03-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table in kitchen. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of frozen duck on the floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up box of duck. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water. Chef removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Chef filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Pressure is low on the hot water at the handwashing sink in kitchen
27-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.ceiling tiles dusty and greasy, smooth not smooth for cleaning
36-34-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water. Employee removed scoop and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar salt flour not labeled. Chef labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Goodwin thank you bags in freezer, manager removed bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.form emailed
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen has very low water pressure
27-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings show sign of dust and grime from ceiling vents
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop sitting in standing water. Manager removed scoops and discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
55
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand wash sink in kitchen with low pressure
27-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops in sugar, salt flour. Manager discarded bowls and replaced with scoops **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen Ceiling tiles in kitchen not cleanable
36-37-5
78
May 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Lack of water pressure at hand wash sink in kitchen.
27-17-4
90
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Some of the ceiling has ceiling not smooth, not cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tubs of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler, chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing shrimp in standing in three compartment sink. Manager moved to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing at triple sink by washing and rinsing, then putting wares on shelf for storage, no sanitize step, triple sink not set up. Discussed with operator. Instructed operator to sanitize wares before use
22-45-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator switched and primed sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp, raw pork thawing in standing water, operator turned on running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of raw chicken stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved to table **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 2 door reach in on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
58
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored in direct contact with plastic handled to go bags, discussed with operator
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling cooked ribs with bare hands. Ribs not being immediately reheated. Discussed with operator
09-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed two employees wash hands in 2 compartment sink. Discussed with operator
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided napkins, no paper towels to refill **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed buildup of grease under cook line equipment
36-73-4
55
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic and oil; (79F - Cold Holding) on cook line chef said one hour, moved to cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer, raw meat.chef removed items **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Abc Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Abc Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Abc Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Abc Chinese Restaurant.
How does Abc Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Abc Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Abc Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Abc Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Abc Chinese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Abc Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Abc Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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