China Bistro and Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
33
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at China Bistro and Sushi, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so China Bistro and Sushi trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Apr 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. No hand wash sink provided on cook line. 1 hand wash sink provided next to triple sink for ware washing/prep area **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink removed from cook line **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Renovations previously made. Sushi bar/sushi area added, hand was sink removed from cook line area. Ceiling in sushi area not smooth easily cleanable **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed exposed vents, pipes above sushi area **Warning**
36-04-5
55
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned raw beef in walk in freezer not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above back door not properly installed creating hole. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-04: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-10: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
86
Oct 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 rusted cans of beans and tomatoes sauce in storage area.
01B-01-4
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe temperature in disrepairs.
05-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowls use to dispense flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Observed ceiling in disrepairs in kitchen areas.
36-36-4
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.
36-34-5
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.
16-55-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed floor in storage area covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
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**
42-03-5
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.
02D-01-5
41
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table at walk-in cooler- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table.
21-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen walk-in cooler- observed soiled cardboard on floor.
36-06-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Bistro and Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Bistro and Sushi on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does China Bistro and Sushi compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
China Bistro and Sushi most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has China Bistro and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Bistro and Sushi have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Bistro and Sushi 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 China Bistro and Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Bistro and Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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